Man Utd great Bryan Robson identifies how Fernandes is similar to Paul Scholes

Bruno Fernandes is showing similar traits to former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes, according to club great Bryan Robson.

The Portuguese has made an instant impact at Old Trafford since completing a move from Sporting Lisbon in the January transfer window.

Fernandes has netted three goals in his first eight appearances at the club and was named the club's player of the month for February and March

Robson said the initial signs are promising after watching Fernandes at United's winter break training camp in Marbella.

"I think it's been a terrific impact and the first signs are he looks like a top player," he told MUTV.

"He is always on the move, always wanting the ball, has got a great touch and makes double movements, a bit like Scholesy used to do.

"It's where you go one way and come back and you've got a couple of yards of space, so he can get on the ball in that way.

"His energy levels and pace looks really good and he has showed he can hit a pass and score goals. So the initial period where he's been at the club looks great. Great signs.

"I've already seen him around the training camp and he gets on really well with the boys, seeing as he's only been here a couple of months.

"What I do like to see when he's on the pitch is, even though he's a forward-minded player, he's already swivelling and looking on his shoulder, demanding of his team-mates."

Many of his new United teammates have already praised Fernandes' leadership skills having captained Sporting prior to his exit.

Robson thinks his skills from Portugal have transitioned well to England.

He added: "I think it helps that he was captain at Sporting.

"I just think it's something that is naturally in you.

"Bruno looks as though he has got that natural leadership quality, where he demands from his team-mates and that's good.

"I can see it in Harry Maguire, since he was made captain, it's coming out in him and he's organising the people around him.

"I think Victor Lindelof is another one who is improving on that side and they're organising the people around them. For Bruno, being an attack-minded player, to be doing that is a great attribute for the team as well as the ability he has got."