Fernandes rejects second Manchester United contract offer

Bruno Fernandes has rejected a second Manchester United contract offer, according to reporting on the negotiations, leaving the captain’s long-term future unsettled as the club prepares for Mauricio Pochettino to take charge. The latest proposal reportedly included improved terms, but Fernandes remains dissatisfied with the salary and length of the deal.

The reported rejection follows an earlier proposal made after discussions began over the summer. Manchester United has not announced an agreement with Fernandes or said whether it will use its option to extend his current contract. The details of the negotiations have not been confirmed directly by either party.

Fernandes’s deal is reported to expire in June 2027. The club has a 12-month extension option; if exercised, it would keep him under contract for an additional year and affect his ability to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with a foreign club. Reports say he could speak to overseas clubs about a potential free transfer from January if the option is not used.

Contract length is described in reporting as a key sticking point. One account says Manchester United has been reluctant to offer a longer-term deal because of...