Fernandes's captaincy has drawn plenty of criticism in recent seasons, with fingers pointed to his perceived petulance and histrionics on the field as reasons why he is perhaps not the best leader.
Amid the latest raft of cuts, Mail Sport takes a closer look at how cost-cutting measures at Man United have impacted staff, former players and managers, and the club supporters.
In 2017, he opted for a little-trodden path when he was ordained as a deacon in the Catholic Church - a simpler life than his extravagant footballing days when he commanded up to £500,000 per year.
Amid the latest round of redundancies, staff have reportedly viewed Ineos manager Josh Thompson as a 'spy' for the club's hierachy, including Ratcliffe and key ally Sir Dave Brailsford.
Amid the latest round of redundancies, staff have reportedly viewed Ineos manager Josh Thompson as a 'spy' for the club's hierachy, including Ratcliffe and key ally Sir Dave Brailsford.
United were beaten 1-0 by Tottenham on Sunday - their 12th loss of the league campaign - to leave them languishing in 15th in the Premier League table.
Greenwood currently sits second in the league's scoring charts, having netted 13 times whilst contributing three assists across 21 appearances this season.
It only took one word from Jadon Sancho to ignite the touchpaper: 'Freedom'. That was the term he used to describe Marcus Rashford's new state at Aston Villa.
Man United, Newcastle and Aston Villa have been dealt a major blow with the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules set to remain in place for a further year.