Ashley Young is close to signing a new one-year contract with Manchester United.

The 33-year-old winger-turned-full-back is out of contract at Old Trafford in the summer but is keen to extend his stay beyond an eighth season.

Talks have been ongoing since late last year and it is expected that he will shortly sign a 12-month extension tying him to the club until the end of next season.

Young has recently been appointed captain by caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with club captain Antonio Valencia not in the picture and likely to depart in the summer.

One of only five players in United’s squad who have won the Premier League, Young’s popularity and leadership qualities in the dressing room and his continued ability to fill in various positions are considered valuable assets by the club.

Ander Herrera and Juan Mata are also out of contract in the summer and have been offered new deals. Herrera seems certain to stay but Mata’s future is less clear.

The former Chelsea midfielder does not want to leave Old Trafford but he seems unlikely to accept the current 12-month contract extension on offer and is interesting other clubs.