United plan new deals for next generation stars De Gea, Jones, Welbeck and Cleverley



Manchester United are planning to begin contract talks with four of their top young talents.



Phil Jones, David de Gea and Danny Welbeck all have two years remaining on their deals while Tom Cleverley has entered the final 14 months of his contract, and United will look to renew their terms at the end of the season.



Representatives of Jones have already held preliminary discussions with United manager David Moyes over the England defender’s development, and the indications are he will be rewarded with a long-term deal.

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Next generation: United are planning contract extensions for David de Gea (L) and Danny Welbeck

Future security: England internationals Tom Cleverley and Phil Jones (R) are also set to be offered new deals



Jones will have an integral role to play in the side as Nemanja Vidic is leaving for Inter Milan and Rio Ferdinand’s Old Trafford career will almost certainly end this summer.

Phil the void: Jones (L) will be needed to replace United's departing central defenders next season

Incoming? Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala (R) is a possible partner for Jones at the heart of United's defence

United will look to sign a central defender during Moyes’ summer overhaul of his squad — they have scouted FC Porto’s Eliaquim Mangala extensively, among others — but Moyes is a big fan of Jones and wanted to sign him for Everton.



Jones has been troubled by injuries but the 22-year-old’s reputation has grown since his £16.5million move from Blackburn in June 2011.



Goalkeeper De Gea was signed from Atletico Madrid in the same summer as Jones and he is also likely to have his good progress rewarded with significantly improved terms on a long-term contract.



Spanish fly: De Gea has recovered from an inconsistent start to become one of the league's best keepers

Sharp shooter: Welbeck has enjoyed his most prolific season with 13 goals in 36 games for club and country

Welbeck has been at United since he was eight and last signed a deal in August 2012, when he committed for four years. This has been the striker’s most prolific season for club and country, with 13 goals in 36 games, and United will review his terms at the end of the campaign.



Cleverley has endured a difficult time, especially after an online petition to keep him out of England’s World Cup squad, and the midfielder was booed before the friendly against Denmark at Wembley last month.



But Moyes, whose side go to Newcastle tomorrow, has continued to use him as a squad member and is likely to recommend Cleverley be given extended terms.

INnreserve: Cleverley has been criticised by England fans but would be a valuable squad member at United