Ruben Amorim joked that Bruno Fernandes might be after his job. He said that even when Fernandes is injured, Man United's captain stays a true leader.

Fernandes wasn't in the 1-0 win against Newcastle because of a hamstring issue. He'll also miss the Wolves game.

Amorim said that Fernandes shows how dedicated he is by watching his teammates train and constantly talking to them.

He said, Even after treatment, he watches training. He's always there. I don't know if he wants my job, but he's a leader.

“He's always talking; that's why he's the captain. He has some bad habits, like how he waves his arms, but he does a lot of good things and is always into the game.”

“Every recovery, he watches the other guys training that day. There are a lot of things you guys don't see that he does. He's a great leader all the time.”

Before getting hurt in the recent loss to Aston Villa, Fernandes had only missed two games due to injury during his time at United. Although he is eager to recover quickly, Amorim insists he won't be back this week.

“No way is he going to play against Wolves,” he said with a smile. You can write that down.”

United will still be short on players for the Wolves game. Amorim is waiting to see if Mason Mount, who was subbed at halftime as a precaution, will be out.

Defenders Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire are still out. Amorim added, “I don't know about Mase for that game.

“I don’t think Kobbie Mainoo is ready. Bruno is not going to be ready either. I don’t think Matt and Harry are going to be ready. So, I guess we aren't getting more players back.

Amorim is not sure if any injured players will be back for Sunday’s trip to Leeds. Bruno was already saying he needs to train, but we don't know.

“Kobbie Mainoo is going to start on the pitch too, so we will see. Matthijs is having a little trouble. Harry is the same way. I don’t think these guys will be back for this game or the next one.

Man United captain Bruno Fernandes is cool with going after Ruben Amorim's transfer target, since the Red Devils are thinking about snagging a former player this January. They're reportedly looking at bringing Everton midfielder James Garner back home. Another guy they might target is Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson, an England guy who's been playing great this season.

But, from what the Daily Mail says, Garner is moving up the list, and Captain Fernandes has already given him the thumbs-up. Big changes are expected in United's midfield over the next transfer window. There are whispers that Asemiro, Fernandes, Toby Collyer, Manuel Ugarte, and Kobbie Mainoo might be leaving. Though they have plans for the future, United's midfield is thin right now. Even centre-back Lisandro Martinez had to fill in during the Aston Villa game.

If Fernandes and Mainoo get hurt, it'll probably push Amorim to look for some backup in the January transfer market.

Garner's contract with Everton is up this summer, so he could be a smart buy for United. He was with the club for four years, though mostly out on loan.

Everton's trying to get Garner to sign a new deal since he's been a star at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, but people think United might try to grab him in January.

Again, Fernandes seems to really like James Garner and would be happy to see the player come back to Old Trafford.

Back in 2021, during a Q&&Aon United's website, Fernandes said he was a fan of the club's younger players, especially Garner.

I think we know some of them already, Fernandes said. Jimmy Garner, I think, is a really good player. I really like him and the way he kicks the ball.

He's really aggressive off the ball, too. [Anthony] Elanga was already playing with us, and this preseason, he has been brilliant.

He's a nice kid, works hard, and is really humble, and I think he's deserving of everything that's happening to him. I see a bright future for him and Jimmy, too, and also for all the other kids.

Plus, in 2022, when a fan on X (Twitter) asked which academy player he was stoked to play with, Fernandes picked Garner.

We'll see if United signs their old player next month, but either way, it sounds like it'll be a crazy window for the Red Devils.