Juan Mata set to extend stay at Manchester United after positive talks over new deal at Old Trafford
- Juan Mata's contract expires at the end of June but he is set to sign fresh terms
- Spaniard is popular in dressing room and Ole Gunnar Solsjkaer wants him to stay
- Midfielder has scored 45 goals in 218 appearances since joining from Chelsea
Juan Mata looks set to extend his stay at Manchester United with a fresh deal.
The 31-year-old moved to Old Trafford from Chelsea in 2014, becoming a popular figure within the dressing room and the support base.
Mata's current contract at United expires at the end of June but it is understood negotiations over a new deal have gone positively.
Juan Mata is set to extend his stay at Manchester United after holding positive talks
The attack-minded midfielder has scored 45 goals in 218 appearances for United and a new contract will be a boost for a club in the midst of change.
Combative midfielder Ander Herrera and captain Antonio Valencia are leaving on free transfers, while there are questions marks over a number of other key players.
Paul Pogba is keen for a 'new challenge' and Romelu Lukaku would welcome an Old Trafford exit.
There are also doubts over the future of Alexis Sanchez and David De Gea.
Swansea's Daniel James is the only summer arrival so far, while United are interested in Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire.
The midfielder is popular in the dressing room and among fans at Old Trafford
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