Ashley Fletcher

Fletcher’s current deal with Manchester United is set to expire next week and his decision to reject an extension has cleared the way for a transfer to the Championship this summer.

The YEP understands that Fletcher plans to start pre-season at Old Trafford while he weighs up his options but a departure from Old Trafford now appears likely with Leeds and other second-tier sides vying to sign him.

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Manchester United are entitled to compensation for Fletcher on account of his age and could return to him with an improved proposal but the forward is aware of serious interest from Elland Road

Fletcher, who finished last season on loan at Barnsley, was watched by United owner Massimo Cellino during the League One play-off final at Wembley in May, a match in which the youngster scored the opening goal.

Barnsley are one of the sides interested in taking Fletcher permanently and both Bristol City and Wolverhampton Wanderers have been linked with him in the past few days.