Bruno Fernandes rejects new offer, future uncertain at United

Bruno Fernandes rejected the second renewal offer presented by Manchester United and, from January, will be able to negotiate freely with foreign clubs, while the captain's future at Old Trafford becomes increasingly uncertain and no agreement has been reached on salary and length of the new contract.

He also turned down the first renewal offer presented in the summer. According to The Athletic, the improved terms did not meet the Portuguese midfielder's demands, so both parties will continue to negotiate.

Salary and the length of the new deal are the main points of divergence between player and club.

With the current contract set to expire in June 2027, from January Bruno Fernandes can look for a free exit at the end of the season.

The Red Devils can block this exit by activating the extension clause for another twelve months, stating that they wish to keep the captain in Manchester.

Club options and external interest

The Portuguese international has been targeted by Al Hilal and Galatasaray, the latter offering him a salary of €20 million per year.

The €65 million release clause, which in the summer only applied to foreign clubs, has now expired, and Manchester United has not shown willingness to sell after that date.

For both parties, the question now is how much they are willing to concede in the negotiations.

Bruno Fernandes is at an age where the next contract will probably be his last of significant size.

Under the management of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the club is looking to reduce the wage bill.