Manchester United and Bruno Fernandes persist in contract talks after rejections
According to ESPN, Manchester United said they remain confident a new contract can be reached with captain Bruno Fernandes, who has turned down two improved offers, as the club prepares for a managerial change. Sky Sports reported that Fernandes rejected a renewed contract offer as United considered appointing Mauricio Pochettino as head coach. TNT Sports later noted that the captain declined a second contract proposal and that the club planned to bring in Pochettino after the international break.