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Bruno Fernandes Rejects Man United Contract Amid Galatasaray Interest- Report
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has reportedly thrown his future at Old Trafford into doubt by rejecting the club’s latest contract renewal offer.
According to a new report, the 32-year-old playmaker has halted extension discussions with the Manchester United hierarchy.
According to report, Galatasaray are actively monitoring the contract standoff and are considering launching an ambitious January transfer bid for the Portuguese international.
Fernandes last committed his future to Manchester United in August 2024, signing a massive deal designed to keep him in Manchester until the summer of 2027.
While his current contract provides the club with short-term security, the reported refusal to engage in new extension talks represents a massive red flag for the INEOS-led sporting department.
The timing of the rejection is particularly damaging, as Fernandes remains the undeniable creative engine of the squad.
He finished the 2025/26 campaign dominating the domestic statistics, officially recording the most assists in a single Premier League season.
However, his individual brilliance has failed to mask the deep-rooted systemic issues currently plaguing the club under manager Michael Carrick.
The report specifically notes that Fernandes’ reluctance to sign a new deal stems directly from his growing frustration with United’s sporting direction and lack of competitive squad depth.
This sentiment appears to be rapidly spreading throughout the Old Trafford dressing room.
The contract rejection report arrives just days after Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez delivered an explosive post-match interview, brutally tearing into the club’s leadership structure.
Following a bitterly disappointing UEFA Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid on October 13, the Argentine centre-back publicly stated that the players “expect more from the top,” explicitly targeting technical director Jason Wilcox.
With key players like Martínez publicly airing their grievances and the club captain now reportedly stalling on contract talks, the pressure on the Manchester United boardroom is reaching breaking point.
Galatasaray circle the situation
Sensing the mounting internal chaos at Old Trafford, Galatasaray are reportedly ready to capitalise on the uncertainty.
Galatasaray executive Abdullah Kavukcu is personally driving the operation to lure Fernandes to the Turkish Süper Lig, according to the report.
The Istanbul-based giants previously tested the waters during the summer transfer window but are now reportedly viewing the January window as a realistic opportunity to secure one of their biggest signings in recent history.
Real Madrid boss José Mourinho has weighed in on Cristiano Ronaldo’s dramatic retirement from international football.
The 41-year-old Al Nassr striker shocked the footballing world on Thursday by announcing his permanent withdrawal from the Portugal national team, drawing the curtain on a legendary 23-year international career.
Addressing the media fallout during his Friday press conference ahead of Real Madrid’s upcoming LALIGA fixture against Valencia, Mourinho offered a supportive perspective on the situation.
Mourinho, who previously managed Ronaldo at the Santiago Bernabéu, insisted that the veteran’s controversial exit should not overshadow his monumental contributions to the country.
“His decision must be respected, and I do respect it,” Mourinho daid
However, the Portuguese tactician also expressed visible regret over the sour circumstances surrounding the departure of his nation’s greatest-ever player.
“The only thing I wish for is that the moment of his retirement as a player will be different from his farewell yesterday,” the Real Madrid boss added.
While Ronaldo’s international days are officially over, Mourinho was incredibly quick to remind reporters that the forward remains a devastating force in domestic football.
“He hasn’t ended his career; those who know him are aware that he still has goals,” Mourinho stated emphatically.
Kelechi Iheanacho was on target as Bursaspor played out a 1-1 draw against Antalyaspor in their TFF 1. Lig encounter on Friday night.
The Nigeria international had previously scored in 12 consecutive league matches for Bursaspor before his remarkable scoring run came to an end against Bandırmaspor last weekend
Iheanacho restored his scoring touch by opening the scoring against Antalyaspor in the 26th minute.
However, an own goal from Tural Bayramov brought the visitors level before the half-time break.
The striker has now recorded an impressive 17 goals and four assists in 14 league appearances for Bursaspor this season.
Despite dropping points, Bursaspor remain top of the league standings with 37 points
England manager Thomas Tuchel has left Cole Palmer and Phil Foden out of his latest squad for the final Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain.
However, Jobe Bellingham and Fulham midfielder Josh King have received their first senior call-ups.
Tuchel said Palmer had missed too many opportunities to represent England, despite scoring five goals and providing three assists for Chelsea this season.
Jobe Bellingham joins his elder brother, Jude, in the squad after impressing at Borussia Dortmund.
King also earns his first call-up following a strong start to the season, with two goals and one assist in the Premier League.
Defender Ben White returns to the squad for the first time since March, while Declan Rice is also back after missing the previous camp through injury.
Djed Spence has also returned after recovering from injury.
England will host Croatia at Wembley on November 12 before travelling to Madrid to face Spain three days later.
Tuchel’s side are second in Group A4, three points behind leaders Spain. The top two teams will qualify for the Nations League quarter-finals.
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