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'Mason is one we will want to keep' - Solskjaer confirms contract talks on horizon for Man Utd starlet Greenwood

The 17-year-old was the hero in the Europa League on Thursday and his manager claimed they are hoping to lock him down on a longer deal

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed the club want to keep young striker Mason Greenwood, with talks for a new contract in the offing.

Greenwood was handed his first-ever United start when he made Solskjaer’s XI for their Europa League group stage opener against Astana at Old Trafford.

The 17-year-old attacker made good on his manager’s faith, scoring in the 73rd minute for the only goal of the contest to give United the victory.