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Josh Challies

Bruno Fernandes issues message to Raphinha amid Manchester United transfer links

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes issued a message to Leeds United winger Raphinha following the Brazilian's return from injury.

Raphinha has caught the eye since his move to the Premier League last summer and starred in Leeds' 3-1 victory over Spurs at Elland Road on Saturday.

The form of the 24-year-old has seen him heavily linked with a transfer away from Marcelo Bielsa's side, with United among those linked with a potential transfer.

Raphinha assisted Rodrigo for Leeds' third goal against Spurs, taking his tally of assists this season in the Premier League to seven.

United ace Fernandes has a good relationship with Raphinha following the pair's time together at Portuguese outfit Sporting and he was among the many to send a message to his former teammate after the result.

Fernandes replied to Raphinha’s Instagram with a message which translates as: ‘I’m a fan' - which may suggest he is open to the possibility of a reunion at Old Trafford next season.

Among those who have backed United to make a move for Raphinha this summer is former midfielder Owen Hargreaves.

While United's main objective this summer is securing the services of a new striker, Hargreaves made a different case to BT Sport last month.

"A lot of people have played out on that right hand side and they haven’t really found it. I think to go find a winger, Jadon Sancho would be amazing.

"You think about Raphinha at Leeds, you think about what he could do at this United team. You can’t spend £100m on every player."

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