Bruno Fernandes has turned down a second contract offer from Manchester United, raising questions about his future at Old Trafford as his current deal approaches its final months.
Bruno Fernandes Rejects United Bid
Talks over a possible extension have been ongoing for several months. The midfielder rejected an opening proposal before turning down a fresh bid that included improved financial terms.
Negotiations have centered on his salary and the overall length of the proposed deal. The 32-year-old’s current contract is set to expire in the summer.
Clubs Circle as Deadline Nears
Foreign clubs will be permitted to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with the player starting in January, which could allow him to depart on a free transfer at the end of the season.
Fernandes signed his last contract in 2024 and broke the Premier League assist record last season.
Saudi club Al-Hilal pursued the midfielder during the summer of 2025, but no deal materialized and he ended up staying at United.
During that period, Fernandes had a release clause worth around £54.2million that was only open to foreign clubs before eventually expiring.
Manchester United holds an option to trigger an automatic one-year extension on the current deal and wants him to stay for the foreseeable future.
Club officials are mindful of avoiding a heavy financial burden from an extended contract following an alarming drop-off in form, pointing to similar high-profile financial commitments made by Liverpool for Mohamed Salah.
Fernandes harbors a clear ambition to compete for major trophies and feels the peak years of his career are passing.
Will Manchester United meet his salary demands before foreign clubs can negotiate in January?