Ashley Young contract: Man Utd offer one-year extension

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Ashley Young has joined Juan Mata in being offered a one-year deal at Manchester United, while talks are ongoing with Ander Herrera.

Man Utd are trying to tie up the futures of their out-of-contract players – but negotiations have stalled over the failure to agree terms with the trio.

While the club are two thirds of the way through securing their three contract priorities – Luke Shaw, Anthony Martial and David de Gea – they have also been locked in talks over renewals for Young, Mata and Herrera.

Shaw became one of the highest paid defenders in Europe when signing a new deal in November – believed to be worth in excess of £150,000-a-week - and Martial has also agreed terms on a five-year extension, which will be confirmed imminently.

De Gea is now United’s main focus, with executive vice chairman Ed Woodward determined to resolve the goalkeeper’s future before a permanent manager is appointed at the end of the season.

Photo: Manchester United/Man Utd via Getty Images
Manchester United/Man Utd via Getty Images

But deals for Young, Mata and Herrera are still to be agreed, with all three able to talk with foreign clubs from now.

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The one-year deals offered to Young and Mata reflect their age – 33 and 30 respectively – but neither has been accepted.

Herrera, at 29, is likely to be offered longer terms – particularly after becoming a pivotal part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s midfield.

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