Manchester United are hopeful of winning the race to secure Tahith Chong’s future on a long-term deal ahead of Europe’s top clubs.

The 20-year-old forward is out of contract in four months and has Inter Milan, Juventus and Barcelona wanting him to follow in the footsteps of Paul Pogba eight years ago by leaving Old Trafford for training compensation.

According to sources at United there is now “hope that offers from abroad will be resisted and the club can beat any interest” in Chong.

Keeping the Holland Under-21 international will be a huge lift for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s rebuild and a further sign of progress this season.

The United manager has blooded young players such as Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Brandon Williams and Mason Greenwood, while Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes have come for big fees but have settled quickly.

Chong has made 10 appearances in the first team this season but his future has been uncertain while a new contract was not signed.