EPL: Fernandes rejects second Man United contract offer

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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has rejected a second contract offer from the club, with salary and the length of the deal being points of conten Read More:…

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has rejected a second contract offer from the club, with his current deal due to expire at the end of the 2026/27 season.

According to reports from The Athletic and Sky Sports on Friday, talks over a new agreement began in the summer, when the Portugal international turned down United’s first proposal.

The club has since returned with improved terms, but Fernandes remains unsatisfied. Salary and the length of the proposed deal are understood to be the main points of contention.

United hold an option to extend it by a further 12 months, which would also prevent him from speaking to foreign clubs in January about a potential free transfer.

The club has made clear it wants its captain to remain at Old Trafford, and further negotiations are expected.

Fernandes joined Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020 and has established himself as one of the Premier League’s standout midfielders. He was named PFA Player of the Year in August after recording a league-record 21 assists last season. His form has been more mixed this campaign as United have struggled.

The contract situation adds another layer of uncertainty at Old Trafford. Michael Carrick was sacked as head coach on Thursday, with Mauricio Pochettino widely expected to be announced as his successor.

Fernandes had previously spoken of nearly joining Pochettino at Tottenham in 2019 before the move was blocked by Sporting.

Last season Fernandes attracted strong interest from Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, which he ultimately rejected.

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