Bruno Fernandes gives Man Utd Mauricio Pochettino ultimatum over new contract

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The Manchester United future of Bruno Fernandes remains up in the air (Picture: Shutterstock) Bruno Fernandes will delay any decision on a new Manchester United contract until he…

Bruno Fernandes will delay any decision on a new Manchester United contract until he has made up his mind on new manager Mauricio Pochettino.

The 32-year-old’s current deal expires at the end of the season, although the club has an option to extend his contract by another year.

With Fernandes already rejecting two offers of a new deal, the Red Devils are expected to trigger the 12-month extension to avoid him agreeing a move abroad on a free transfer, which he would be able to do in the last six months of his contract.

The Sun report that Manchester United remain confident Fernandes will sign a new contract, but that his decision is based on how things play out under new boss Pochettino.

The Portuguese star has cut a frustrated figure so far this season under Michael Carrick, playing well below his capabilities as the whole team has struggled.

Carrick has been axed and Pochettino returns to the Premier League for a fourth job, having managed Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea.

Not only is Fernandes waiting to see what working under the Argentine is like, but also whether the hierarchy will back the new boss in the transfer market.

The Red Devils signed Carlos Baleba, Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos over the summer, but failed to strengthen at the back or up front.

The midfield has been revamped, but United look very short at full-back and centre-forward, while they are well stocked at centre-back, but their options continue to perform poorly.

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