Bruno Fernandes has expressed his admiration for Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice, stating that he would have been a great fit for Manchester United. Fernandes has had a standout season at the club, with 29 goal involvements in the Premier League. He is close to breaking the record for most assists in a single campaign, held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. Fernandes' impressive form has made him a strong contender for individual awards. He believes that with Rice by his side, he could have achieved even more goals.According to Fernandes, he was disappointed when Rice chose to join Arsenal from West Ham in 2023. He had previously been interested in Rice joining Manchester United, and felt that he would have been a good fit for the team. Rice was on Manchester United's radar in 2021, with former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer discussing a potential transfer. However, a deal was not finalized, and the club instead signed Raphael Varane.