EPL: Bruno Fernandes rejects new Man Utd contract with Pochettino set to take over

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has reportedly rejected a new contract offer from the Premier League club.

According to The Athletic, the Portugal international has now turned down a second contract proposal from United as uncertainty grows over his future at Old Trafford.

Fernandes was strongly linked with a move to Saudi Arabia during the summer transfer window but ultimately decided to remain at Manchester United.

However, the midfielder has struggled to produce his best performances at the start of the season, while the team’s poor form eventually resulted in Michael Carrick’s dismissal as manager.

Mauricio Pochettino is expected to take over from Carrick in the coming days, with the former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain boss preparing for the challenge of rebuilding the team.

One of Pochettino’s early priorities could be convincing Fernandes to commit his long-term future to the club.

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The Manchester United captain’s contract situation is therefore expected to be an important issue for the incoming manager as he begins his work at Old Trafford.