No agreement with Bruno Fernandes: Manchester United's second offer also turned down

Uncertainty continues over the future of Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. According to a report by The Athletic, the second offer the English club put on the table in a bid to agree a new contract with the Portugal international has also been turned down. In contacts that have been ongoing since the summer, the two sides are said to have not yet reached agreement on salary and contract length in particular. The Manchester United hierarchy is reported to want to keep its experienced captain at the club, and talks are expected to continue in the period ahead.

Fernandes, who did not accept the improved second contract offer either, is said not to have been satisfied with the latest terms proposed, following the first approach made in the summer. The Portugal international's current contract expires in June 2027 and he is reportedly able to speak to clubs abroad about a free transfer from January, although Manchester United's option to extend the deal by a further year strengthens the club's hand.

Fernandes had previously also been linked with Turkish giants Galatasaray. Last August, it was reported in the press that the Istanbul club had made an offer worth €20m a year for the Portugal international. Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal had also shown interest in Fernandes before that, while the €65m release clause that was previously in his contract, and which applied to clubs abroad, has now expired.

The experienced midfielder, who joined Manchester United from Sporting in 2020, has recorded 4 goals and 2 assists in 9 league matches this season. The 32-year-old has made a huge contribution for the Red Devils with 113 goals and 111 assists in a total of 341 competitive appearances, and has also scored 29 times in 97 matches for the Portugal national team.