Bruno Fernandes and Manchester United have shelved contract extension talks until the summer, according to reports.

It's understood that the Portugal international rejected an offer from the club late last year and the two have decided to wait until the end of the season to discuss the matter again.


Neither party is in any particularly rush given that Fernandes' deal doesn't expire until 2025, but it's thought the player wants clarity on what next season will look like at Old Trafford before thinking about an extension.

With interim head coach Ralf Rangnick set to leave his post in the summer, United's next managerial appointment could be key in enticing Fernandes back to the table.

Paris Saint Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino remains favourite for the job, but Ajax's Erik ten Hag and Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers are also in the running.

Fernandes signed a £180,000-a-week deal after joining United in January 2020, but after a stellar first year in English football the club decided they wanted to bump up his salary to better reflect his importance to the team.

This season, Fernandes' form has been heavily scrutinised and he's struggled to have the same impact he once had on the side, which adds another dimension to future negotiations - which are expected to resume in May.

Though according to The Athletic, both sides are relaxed about the situation and are under no pressure to settle anything this year.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/fernandes-contract-talks-united-postponed-25964908