{"id":533561,"date":"2019-09-24T14:49:54","date_gmt":"2019-09-24T18:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=533561"},"modified":"2019-09-24T14:49:54","modified_gmt":"2019-09-24T18:49:54","slug":"report-manchester-united-offer-new-contract-to-mason-greenwood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2019\/09\/24\/report-manchester-united-offer-new-contract-to-mason-greenwood\/","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: Manchester United Offer New Contract to Mason Greenwood"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano<\/a>, Manchester United<\/a> have offered highly-rated youngster Mason Greenwood<\/a> a new contract.<\/p>\n

Manchester United Offer Mason Greenwood New Contract<\/h2>\n

New Deal<\/h3>\n

The 17-year-old has seen praise from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a number of times already this season. Before the season began the Manchester United manager confirmed that Greenwood will see an increased amounts of minutes this season, saying<\/a>: “Yes, 100 per cent. For me, he’ll definite get more game time.”<\/p>\n

As a result, Manchester United are keen to tie the youngster down to a deal. It is suggested that they are willing to offer him a five-year deal, seeing him remain at Old Trafford until 2024.<\/p>\n

So Far This Season<\/h3>\n

Due to his age, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is still easing the youngster into the Manchester United first team.<\/p>\n

As a result, he is as only seen one start so far this season, which came in their narrow 1-0 victory of FC Astana in the Europa League. However, he impressed, and scored his first senior Manchester United goal.<\/p>\n

Mason Greenwood could see more first team minutes this season should Manchester United’s injury crisis continue. Both Anthony Martial<\/a> and Marcus Rashford<\/a> are currently sidelined through injury at Old Trafford. As a result, Greenwood see increased playing time due to their injuries.<\/p>\n

Mason Greenwood – Future of Manchester United<\/h3>\n

There is no doubt that Greenwood is viewed as one for the future by the Manchester United hierarchy. He is already impressing at the age of 17, and as a result, will only continue to develop.<\/p>\n

It is a good time to be a young player at Manchester United. Ole Gunnar Solskajer has turned his focus towards youth and British players. As a result, Greenwood could see be joined by the likes of Tahith Chong<\/a>, Angel Gomes<\/a>, Axel Tuanzebe<\/a> and Scott McTominay<\/a> in the near future.<\/p>\n

Main Photo<\/p>\n

Embed from Getty Images<\/a>