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Richard Fay

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals Manchester United plans for Bruno Fernandes

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he expects Bruno Fernandes to make his Manchester United debut this weekend.

United completed a deal for Portuguese midfielder Fernandes on Thursday after agreeing a €55million move, plus €10million in add ons.

Fernandes was registered in time to feature for United this weekend and Solskjaer expects the midfielder to make his debut at home to Wolves on Saturday.

"He's fit enough to play and he will be involved, be in the squad," Solskjaer said.

"Let's get training out of the way today. He has had few hectic days, and even his daughter's birthday yesterday. I don't know how much he'll be involved, but in squad."

Fernandes' arrival was welcome relief for fans after a long transfer saga, and Solskjaer admits it was always going to take time to complete a deal for such an exciting talent.

He added: "You know, it is about timing, priorities, and also valuation, money and you have a club that owns him, and you can see how much he means to him.

"They wanted to keep him, we are just happy to get it over the line. We have followed him for years. he has grown gradually for years, more and more, mature.

"Assured performances, a great leader of his team and even with all speculation around, every club in Europe has been linked with him, he stayed focused and played fantastic football. When you get to see him he is such a fantastic human being."

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