Bruno Fernandes is reportedly holding off signing a new contract at Manchester United.
United have approached Fernandes with a stunning new contract offer, which would double his current wage if he puts pen to paper on a new deal.
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But, according to The Sun, the Portuguese ace is seeking assurances over United’s future transfer plans before he signs on the dotted line.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer warned supporters last week not to get carried away ahead of the summer transfer window, with the manager admitting there will be no massive spending spree as United announced their financial results which were severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
That apparently hasn’t stopped United from putting some money aside to give their key man a pay boost, with Fernandes currently one of the lowest-paid of their senior first-team players.
But, it is claimed Fernandes wants assurances that the team will be strengthened to mount challenges for silverware before he commits to fresh terms.
The 26-year-old has had a huge impact at United since his £55million arrival from Sporting Lisbon last January, having managed 35 goals and 21 assists in 63 games for the club.
However, his £100,000-a-week wages are some way below top earner David De Gea’s £375,000-a-week and Paul Pogba’s £290,000-a-week wage packets.
Meanwhile, Edinson Cavani could be on his way out of Old Trafford after just one season.
Cavani’s father dropped a bombshell this week, saying his son wants to leave United having ‘become uncomfortable’ in England following his ban for using the word ‘negrito’ on social media.
Cavani has been linked with a return to South America, with Argentine giants Boca Juniors reportedly keen to land the 34-year-old.
And his father admitted the veteran Uruguayan striker is ready to quit Man United to return to his home continent over the fallout from his ‘negrito’ Twitter storm, which saw him banned for three games earlier this season.
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Luis Cavani said: “My son does not feel comfortable in England and wants to be close to the family again. He was very bothered by the sanction.”
However, Cavani uploaded a photo to his Instagram on Tuesday night along with the caption “Proud to wear this shirt @ManUtd.”
United have the option to extend the veteran forward’s contract for another year.
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