Matheus Cunha has been dropped deeper and wider by United of late, as Benjamin Sesko finds form as a central striker. Parker believes that the Brazil international could be the ideal candidate to fill Fernandes’ No.10 role, as another winger is acquired to operate on the left flank.
He added: “I think Cunha would give you more with and without the ball, yes definitely. But people will say look at the goals Bruno’s made this season. At this time, I think you can go and do that, but you'd look at him in the last few games where you're looking for your captain and your so-called playmaker to do something for you and he just doesn't do enough.
“You look at the Newcastle game, giving away the penalty was needless. There was no need for him to be making that challenge, on a player who was looking for it. A player who doesn't necessarily beat people with the ball at his feet in Anthony Gordon. Gordon was looking for a penalty. He tried it again later. Brainless.”