# Manchester United hit major contract setback as captain Bruno Fernandes rejects improved second offer over salary and deal length > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/2952174 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 3 outlets covering · First listed: Yahoo Sports, Nov 13, 2026, 1:10 AM · Read it: Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has turned down an improved second contract offer as negotiations over his future at Old Trafford hit a stumbling block. The 32-year-old midfielder remains unsatisfied with the proposed salary and deal length after also rejecting an initial offer over the summer. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 12, 2026, 4:09 PM: [Bruno Fernandes rejects second Manchester United contract offer]() — The Athletic (Sports, United States) The Portuguese's current deal expires in June 2027 but United have the option to extend it by a further 12 months. - Nov 12, 2026, 5:39 PM: [Fernandes rejects second Man Utd contract offer]() — Sky Sports (Sports, United Kingdom) Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has rejected a second contract offer from the club, with his current deal due to expire at the end of the season. - Nov 13, 2026, 1:10 AM: [Manchester United hit major contract setback as captain Bruno Fernandes rejects improved second offer over salary and deal length]() — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States) Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has turned down an improved second contract offer as negotiations over his future at Old Trafford hit a stumbling block. The 32-year-old midfielder remains unsatisfied with the proposed salary and deal length after also rejecting an initial offer over the summer.