Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes is close to agreeing a new five-year contract with the club. That will see him raise his wages to more than £250,000 a week.

The Portuguese superstar has been negotiating a new deal with the club for months now. And it’s close to penning the contract.

Fernandes has been lobbied to commit his long-term future to the club by signing a new contract. With the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo and the huge investment in the transfer market.

The 27-year-old is also on the radar of both Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​earning nearly £100,000-a-week from United. when he renewed the contract

It is understood that his new terms will be tied to 2026 and should be announced within the next few weeks After successful negotiations.

The attacking midfielder has been an integral part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad and has led the dressing room. He has produced remarkable results since joining from Sporting Lisbon 18 months ago.

SunSport understands his new terms – which will last until 2026 – could be announced within the next few weeks after successful talks.

The attacking midfielder has become a key part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team, and a vocal leader in the dressing room.

He has made a stunning impact since his £60million signing from Sporting Lisbon around 18-months ago.

Fernandes was one of the reasons Ronaldo returned to Old Trafford over the summer. As they are close international pals.

His current deal runs until 2025. But another year is set to be added onto that along with retaining a 12-month extension option.

The former Sampdoria man could still be behind Ronaldo, David De Gea, Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Paul Pogba in the wage order at Old Trafford.