Manchester United star Ashley Young playing hardball with club over new contract despite what fans think

The England full-back, 33, is said to have been offered a new one-year deal at the club – much to fans' disgust.

But Young will not blindly sign, and is thought to be demanding assurances over his spot in the first-team, according to ESPN, with Jose Mourinho tipped to bolster his defence in upcoming transfer windows.

Young was the first-choice left-back at Old Trafford last season – earning himself a spot in England's World Cup squad in the process.

But the ex-Aston Villa man was bumped down the pecking order by a resurgent Luke Shaw before switching to right-back and replacing the injured Antonio Valencia.

United fans have long been crying out for out-and-out full-backs, rather than converted wingers – and could get their wish in January.

On hearing the news of Young's potential contract extension, a handful of supporters took to Twitter to express their frustration.

One fan claimed: "Big mistake. Been a solid servant but his time is now up. He will only go backwards.

"Utd will never win anything relying on 33 year old players like Ashley."

Another even wrote: "I am done with this club! He isn't good enough. Why, God why are we renewing his contract?"


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