Manchester United are confident that Ander Herrera will sign a contract extension in the coming weeks, with the Spanish midfielder thought to be happy and settled at the club.
Herrera, who scored in the 2-2 draw at Southampton last weekend, sees his current deal expire in the summer, and there had been quiet rumours linking him with a return to Athletic Bilbao - the club from which United signed the now 29-year-old back in 2014.
According to The Times, however, talks between the club and the player's representatives are progressing well, and he is expected to extend his stay at Old Trafford in the forseeable.