Manchester United’s first team stars know two top quality players will be joining them any day now.
Jadon Sancho could link up with the squad in training today (Friday) while Raphael Varane is expected in next week to seal his move.
The mood in the Manchester United camp has been lifted by the double signing before they have even arrived, Bruno Fernandes says.
Speaking to United’s official website, he says: “We are really happy with everyone that is coming in and of course to keep the lads who have been here the last few seasons is important because you have to grow up and at the same time you have to keep the same players to know we are doing better and better.
“With this team, we know we can do better, but adding some players to the team helps the team be better.”
The Portugal international insists the new arrivals will get a very warm welcome from their Old Trafford teammates.
He said: “We always say it’s like a family here. We are together for a long, long time and the season will be long and we hope it will be as long as possible so we can win some trophies and at the same time we want to help everyone to be settled in the team.”
United face Everton in pre-season at the weekend before kicking off the next campaign against Leeds.
The togetherness in the squad Fernandes refers to will help with the challenging nature of the pre-season with players returning at varying times. It will also help the new arrivals adjust quickly and feel at home.
Whether Sancho and Varane feature against Leeds depends on their fitness more than anything else. Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will have a few big calls to make next week when he names his starting line-up on August 14.
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