Man Utd set to open contract talks with star midfielder
September 2, 2026 01:55
Manchester United are set to begin discussions over a new long-term contract with captain Bruno Fernandes, according to EyeFootball. The move follows another productive start to the season for the Portuguese midfielder, who recently helped himself to a hat-trick and an assist in United’s 5-2 win over Ipswich Town.
The club is weighing talks while Fernandes’ current deal runs until June next year; United also hold an option to extend it by a further 12 months.
KEY CONTEXT
- Fernandes enjoyed an outstanding 2025/26 Premier League campaign, registering nine goals and 21 assists.
- He has reportedly rejected several approaches from clubs in the Saudi Pro League.
- At present he is among United’s top earners on £300,000 per week; reports say a new contract could see that figure rise to around £400,000 weekly.
WHY IT MATTERS
Keeping Fernandes under a renewed agreement would secure the club’s captain and a key creative outlet who delivered high goal-creation numbers last season and has started this one strongly. The player’s stance on moves abroad and United’s contract option both shape the club’s leverage and the timetable for any renewal.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- Whether Manchester United formally opens and concludes talks with Fernandes.
- If the club triggers the 12-month extension option in his current deal or agrees fresh terms.
- Whether any potential new contract includes the reported wage increase.
- How quickly negotiations progress now that the summer transfer window is closing.
KEY FACTS
- EyeFootball reports United are prepared to open long-term contract talks with Bruno Fernandes.
- Fernandes had nine goals and 21 assists in the 2025/26 Premier League season.
- He recently scored a hat-trick and provided an assist in a 5-2 win over Ipswich Town.
- His current contract expires in June next year; United hold an option for an extra 12 months.
- He currently earns £300,000 per week; a renewal could see wages rise to about £400,000 weekly.
- Fernandes has turned down multiple offers to move to the Saudi Pro League.