According to reports, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has now turned down a new ‘contract offer’ to extend his stay.

Fernandes has been heavily linked with an exit from Man Utd over the past couple of years, and he could leave the Red Devils in 2027.

The world-class midfielder was initially expected to leave the Red Devils in the 2025 summer transfer window, but a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli ultimately fell through.

Fernandes was then one of the Premier League’s best players last season, though his form has declined at the start of this campaign.

His attitude has also been questioned, and he had a public outburst after Man Utd’s recent 4-1 loss to Como.

This comes while Fernandes has been in contract negotiations with Man Utd, and it remains to be seen whether this will lead to a new deal.

Fernandes’ current deal is due to expire in 2027, though Man Utd have the option to extend his contract on the same terms for a further year.

Bruno Fernandes responds to new Manchester United contract offer

Now, The Athletic‘s Laurie Whitwell has revealed that Fernandes has ‘rejected a second contract offer from Man Utd’.

There have been ‘talks over a new deal since the summer’, and it was at that point that the ‘first proposal was made and rejected’.

Whitwell claims Man Utd’s hierarchy have put ‘improved terms’ on the table, but Fernandes is still not happy with the offer for two reasons.

The report explains:

‘United have more recently followed up with improved terms, but Fernandes is not yet satisfied, so further negotiations are anticipated.

‘Salary and length of contract are aspects being discussed for the 32-year-old, whose current deal expires in June 2027. As things stand, he can talk to foreign clubs about a potential free transfer from January. But United have the option of a further 12 months, which would overrule that freedom if triggered, and in any case the club want Fernandes to stay.’

In May, Fernandes explained why he previously opted to remain at Man Utd amid interest from elsewhere.

“It’s not a question of loyalty,” Fernandes said.

“I could have gone two years ago, I could have gone three years ago, I could have gone last season, but I really like to be here.

“I think that being successful at this club is something that I can never get at another club. The joy and everything I get, the day I get what I want from this club, I don’t think I will get that from any other club in the world.

“I know how much the fans want this, I know how passionate they are. I know how much they are waiting for the club to come back again. I’m on the same ship as them. I want this ship; instead of being steady, I want it to go forward and to navigate as much as we can.

“Yeah, I won the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup [but] what this club wants, what these fans want and what I want, myself and the team, we haven’t got that yet. Until my contract expires, I’m going to try.”