Bruno Fernandes rejects second Manchester United contract offer

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has rejected a second contract renewal offer, according to a report by The Athletic. The Portuguese midfielder had rejected an earlier offer from the club in the summer, and the two sides have yet to reach an agreement on a new deal.

Fernandes’s current contract expires in June 2027, and reports indicate that he is unhappy with some of the proposal’s terms, particularly its length and salary. He was linked with a move to Saudi Arabia last summer, but stayed at Old Trafford despite interest from Al Hilal.

Manchester United are keen to keep their captain and are expected to continue negotiations with his representatives. This comes amid changes to the club’s coaching staff following Michael Carrick’s dismissal from his role as manager on Thursday; Mauricio Pochettino is also expected to take charge of the team, and persuading Fernandes to commit his future to the club could be one of his early challenges.

Fernandes was named Professional Footballers’ Association Players’ Player of the Year in August after providing 21 assists in the Premier League last season.