Fernandes tops the list of the most impactful signings of the year, with the Portuguese establishing himself as one of the key players for Solskjaer. And having not been given any chance to adapt to the intensity of the Premier League, the forward has at best impressed so far. The Senegalese got things off a flying start, conceding just once in his first five Premier League matches. At 36, not many believed he would withstand the intensity of the Premier League - but he has done just that to cement his reputation as one of the finest defenders in the game. Fernandes, almost singlehandedly helped Man United finish third last season as the side qualified for the Champions League.

Source: The Star December 26, 2020 12:48 UTC