Manchester United to trigger Ander Herrera one-year contract as talks over new deal stall
Midfielder understood to be ready to fight for his future at Old Trafford, with his current deal expiring at the end of the season
MANCHESTER UNITED are poised to activate a 12-month extension to Ander Herrera's contract if talks over a new deal remain deadlocked.
Herrera is understood to be ready to fight for his future at Old Trafford, with his current deal set to expire at the end of the season.
But with terms yet to be signed off, report that United are take up on option that would keep Herrera at the club for another 12 months.
The Spain midfielder started the season on the bench but played 90 minutes against Benfica and Liverpool with Paul Pogba and Marouane Fellaini out injured.
Barcelona were looking at Herrera earlier in the summer, yet the fans' favourite made it clear he wanted to stay and talks have now opened over a new long-term deal.
His contract at Old Trafford expires at the end of the season and the 28-year-old is determined to stay, regardless of losing his first-team place.
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Nemanja Matic has arrived from Chelsea and formed a potent partnership with France star Pogba in central midfield, which could limit game-time for Herrera.
Herrera started the Super Cup loss to Real Madrid and came on as a late substitute in the Prem win over Swansea before winning his place back in the last two games.
United signed the combative ace from Athletic Bilbao in 2014 for £28.8million.