The Dutch winger’s current deal is due to expire in the summer (Picture: Getty)

Manchester United youngster Tahith Chong still intends to remain at the club amid reports he is stalling over a new contract, which is set to expire in the summer.

Rumours emerged earlier this week that Chong was unlikely to remain at the club beyond 2020, with Italian giants Juventus looking to snap him up on a free transfer.

Although he has been in and around the first-team squad since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over, Chong is believed to want more game time having only played twice in the Premier League this season – both off the bench.

Chong is currently on international duty with the Netherlands Under-21 side (Picture: Getty)

But Chong has allayed fears that he is actively looking to leave Old Trafford and says there is a new contract offer on the table.




‘It’s early right now,’ Chong told FOX Sports when asked about his current situation at United.

‘I’m still a player of Manchester United and the season is in full swing. My focus is on that.

‘The contract will come naturally. I am now focusing on this season.’

Probed on whether United have actually tabled a new deal, he added: ‘Yes, they offered it, but at the moment the season is in full swing.’

The 19-year-old has mainly had to settle for games with the U23 side (Picture: Getty)

Chong, who is currently with the Netherlands Under-21 side, played 20 minutes against Leicester City and four minutes in the defeat to Newcastle, while he also played against Astana and Rochdale.

On whether he would consider a move, he added: ‘I keep all options open. But it is important to keep my focus on the season. I will see where it goes.’

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