Bruno Fernandes has rejected Manchester United’s latest contract offer, with the length of the proposed deal emerging as the main issue in negotiations, according to TEAMtalk.
The Portuguese midfielder is out of contract at the end of the season, although United have the option to trigger a 12-month extension that would keep him at Old Trafford until 2028.
The club are keen to avoid relying on that option and have held discussions with Fernandes’ representatives in recent months to secure a new long-term agreement.
However, the United captain is pushing for a guaranteed contract until 2030, a demand the club are unwilling to meet, leaving both parties at odds over his future.
TEAMtalk reported that the duration of the proposed deal remains the biggest obstacle, with Fernandes determined to secure a commitment that would keep him at United until the end of the decade.
Despite further discussions, United have maintained their position, while the overall financial package has also fallen short of the midfielder’s expectations.
United chief executive Omar Berrada and director of transfer negotiations Matt Hargreaves have both been involved in the talks, but sources cited by TEAMtalk indicate that there has been little meaningful progress for several months.
Fernandes believes his importance to the team and status as club captain justify a long-term agreement on improved terms. United, however, remain unconvinced that such a commitment is the right approach.
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