Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has turned down a second contract proposal from the club, with his current agreement set to expire at the end of the season.
According to Sky Sports, the club made its initial offer during the summer when negotiations over a new deal began, but the midfielder rejected it.
United have the option to extend the 32-year-old’s contract at Old Trafford by another year. The clause would also prevent him from negotiating with foreign clubs in January over a potential free transfer.
Fernandes attracted interest from Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal last season.
Despite the latest rejection, discussions between the player and the club are expected to continue, with United keen to retain their captain.
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Fernandes was named PFA Player of the Year in August after providing 21 assists last season, setting a new Premier League record.
Mauricio Pochettino is expected to be named Manchester United’s new head coach on Friday, following Michael Carrick’s dismissal on Thursday.
Fernandes revealed in 2019 that he nearly joined the Argentine manager that summer, when Pochettino was in charge of Tottenham Hotspur, but Sporting blocked the move.