Daniel James: 'Bruno Fernandes is settling in great at Manchester United'

Daniel James has said that Bruno Fernandes has quickly settled into life at Manchester United and is already making a big impression on his new teammates.

Portugal international Fernandes arrived at United from Sporting Lisbon on January 30 in a protracted transfer worth an initial £47m.

The 25-year-old played 90 minutes in the recent 0-0 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers and has spent the past few days with the Red Devils on their warm-weather training break in Spain.

United have four other native Portuguese speakers in their ranks, and James believes that they have helped Fernandes to quickly adapt.

"He is settling in great," he told the club's official website. "I know quite a few of the boys speak his language and he speaks great English as well.

"So I think as soon as he came in he put his stamp on the game and he showed what he is about in that last game, on his debut.

"He was great, with the balls he played in behind and, for me, if we can get that bond, especially playing it in behind, I think that will be great."

James and Fernandes are in contention to start United's trip to Chelsea on their return to Premier League action next Monday.