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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has rejected a second contract offer from the club, raising fresh questions about his long-term future at Old Trafford.
The 32-year-old Portuguese midfielder is currently contracted to the Premier League side until June 2027, with the club holding an option to extend his deal by an additional year.
Negotiations over a new contract reportedly began during the summer after Fernandes turned down United’s initial proposal.
The club subsequently improved its offer in an attempt to secure the midfielder’s future, but an agreement remains elusive, with salary demands and the proposed contract duration understood to be the major sticking points.
Despite the setback, Manchester United are keen to retain their captain and are expected to continue negotiations in the coming months in a bid to reach a compromise.
However, should both parties fail to reach an agreement, Fernandes could begin discussions with clubs outside England in January over a potential move next summer.
United could also exercise the extension clause in his existing contract to keep him at the club until June 2028.
Fernandes joined Manchester United from Portuguese side Sporting CP in January 2020 and has since established himself as one of the club’s most influential players and a key figure in the squad.
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