Bruno Fernandes has turned down two new contract proposals from Manchester United and will wait to see how the team performs under incoming manager Mauricio Pochettino before committing his future, according to reports.
The Portuguese midfielder's current deal runs out at the end of the campaign, although the club holds a one-year extension clause in their favour that would prevent him from leaving for free this summer.
Pochettino Set to Take Charge
Pochettino is due to take over at Old Trafford next week following the sacking of Michael Carrick, who departed with the Red Devils in the Premier League relegation zone. The former Tottenham and Chelsea manager had signed a four-year deal as United States men's team boss in August but said it was difficult to turn down the United offer.
Fernandes remains the club's talisman and has reportedly adopted a wait-and-see approach, keen to observe how matters unfold under the Argentine before deciding whether to pledge his future to the club.
Player Concerns Over Club Support
A source told The Sun: "Bruno wants to see what happens for the rest of this season before committing. His relationship with the club has been up and down in the last few years."
The source added: "He enjoyed a best-ever season but is unhappy with some of the decisions since Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos bought into the club. He knows Poch is a good manager but wants to see the club back him properly - he and some other players think they have been set up to fail this season."
The club failed to secure all their desired summer targets, including a left-back and a No. 9. That prompted Lisandro Martinez to publicly criticise the hierarchy weeks ago for their failure to strengthen the squad.
Recent Tensions at Old Trafford
Fernandes also showed his frustrations earlier this year when he launched a scathing attack on Carrick and his tactics after a defeat at Como. He was dropped days later for the loss to Bournemouth, where he faced jeers from sections of the home support.
Fernandes earns £300,000 a week at Old Trafford, just short of the club's highest earner, Marcus Rashford. Saudi clubs have previously shown interest in Fernandes, while more recently he has been linked with a move to Turkey.
