Manchester United have had a dreadful start to the season, leading to Michael Carrick's dismissal from his role as head coach.

The Reds currently sit in the relegation zone of the Premier League after 10 games, and Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed to turn things around.

After winning the PFA Player of the Season award for his record-breaking campaign last term, Bruno Fernandes has struggled so far this season.

The United captain did score a hat-trick against Ipswich Town in the club's only league win so far but his performance levels have noticeably dipped.

He came out after the defeat to Como in the Champions League and criticised how the Reds pressed their Italian opponents. It has since been revealed that his comments were aimed more at Carrick's assistant Steve Holland than the head coach himself.

Many fans believe that Fernandes looks unhappy at Old Trafford after the club failed to show ambition in the summer transfer window, and there are doubts surrounding his future.

Fernandes, 32, currently has a contract which is set to expire at the end of the 2026/27 campaign. He can begin to talk to foreign clubs over a potential free transfer in January.

It has been reported how United have wanted to tie the club captain down to a new deal but there has been little movement in that progressing.

In fact, it was even reported this week by The Athletic that Fernandes has turned down a second contract offer from United.

Now, reports from The Sun have explained that United still believe they can convince the Portuguese midfielder to sign to new terms at Old Trafford.

It was added that the Reds plan to trigger the one-year extension in Fernandes' contract to prevent him from signing a pre-contract agreement with overseas clubs in January.

Fernandes is United's best player and has been since he arrived at the club in January 2020, however, he is finally starting to look fed up with the club's situation.

Now at the age of 32, the midfielder wants to compete for silverware and clearly does not want to take part in any more 'rebuilds' under INEOS.

He has won a single Carabao Cup and FA Cup during his time at the club, but winning the Premier League or Championship feels like a far ambition with how United are currently operating.

It is an understandable stance. It feels like United must show ambition in the market to keep Fernandes around, and some would argue that there's no point in extending his time if that isn't going to happen.

When he does leave the club, United are going to struggle to replace Fernandes' characteristics - both on and off the pitch.