Man Utd News: Jose Mourinho ready to sanction Ashley Young’s exit but star wants new deal

ASHLEY YOUNG is set for crunch talks with Jose Mourinho over his Manchester United future.

Ashley Young plays cheeky training ground gag on Daley Blind

The winger’s current contract at Old Trafford expires at the end of the summer and he was expected to leave in the previous transfer window.

The Manchester United ace has a 12-month extension option in his deal and the former England international hopes the club activate it.

However, Young would likely only be used as a squad player having not played a single minute of their campaign so far this term.

The Sun claim Jose Mourinho is expected to tell Young he can leave and United will not stand in his way if he wants regular football.

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Ashley Young is out of contract at Manchester United at the end of the summer

But Young would accept the same terms at United next season even if it means a reduced role.

A Red Devils source told the paper: “Ashley and the boss are going to sit down with his reps and discuss his future.

“He can leave on a free next summer but has the option. The club won’t stand in his way if he wants to go though.

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Jose Mourinho would not stand in Ashley Young's way if he wanted to leave Manchester United

“You have to appreciate he wants to play more with his career coming to the later stages. He does love it here though.”

Young has been with United since joining from Aston Villa in 2011 and has won the Premier League, FA Cup, EFL Cup and the Europa League during his time at Old Trafford.

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