​Promising AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is to be offered a new contract in a bid to ward off interest from Manchester United, report ​TalkSPORT.





The 16-year-old became Serie A's youngest ever shot-stopper upon making his debut against Sassuolo in October and has been on the winning side in each of his three appearances so far.





However, United's interest is said to pre-date Donnarumma's introduction to the big stage and a January move has been mooted.





Milan therefore plan to offer the Italy Under-17 international a new deal, with a pay rise, to keep him at the San Siro long-term.





Donnarumma's current contract is due to expire in 2018.





United No.1 David de Gea signed a new four-year deal of his own this summer after a move to Real Madrid fell through, although the Spanish giants are expected to return for the Spain international in 2016.





Last month, De Gea refused to deny claims that his contract includes a low buy-out clause, which Real could easily exercise.





United also have experienced shot-stoppers Victor Valdes and Sergio Romero on their books, although the former is not expected to remain at Old Trafford beyond the January transfer window.





Romero is not thought to be a long-term option himself, while another goalkeeper, Sam Johnstone, is yet to feature at top flight level.





The Red Devils brought in 18-year-old Vanja Milinkovic-Savic in the summer, although Donnerumma is arguably a more exciting prospect than the Serbian.





The Neapolitan has lifted Sinisa Mihajlovic's men to sixth in the table following a run of three wins and four defeats from their opening eight matches.







