Breaking news: Manchester United star set to sign a five year deal at the club .

 Bruno Fernandes is on the verge 

of signing a new five-year contract 

with Manchester United on hugely-

improved terms.

Just months after he joined from Sporting

 in January 2020 and proved to be 

a transformative figure under Ole

 Gunnar Solskjaer, the club had 

already begun the process of drafting 

a deal that better reflected his influence

 at Old Trafford.

Talks between Fernandes' representatives

 and United were placed on hold at 

the turn of the year but picked up 

again with a breakthrough in negotiations.

The Portugal international, currently

 involved in World Cup play-offs, 

is reportedly expected to double 

his weekly pay packet, shifting 

to £240,000 a week.

The initial deal Fernandes signed 

when switching from Sporting was 

for five-and-a-half years with the 

option of a further 12 months, so 

the aim is financially rewarding 

him rather than concern over his 

length of time.

News of the impending agreement 

on an improved contract stemmed 

in Fernandes' homeland, where the

 development has been painted as 

a show of faith from the player 

in United despite uncertainty over

 the next permanent manager 

and the futures of several senior 

members of the squad.

The 27-year-old was the club's standout

 player during his first 18 months 

at Old Trafford, but his form has 

significantly dipped this season.