Manchester United set to lose 'reliable' winger after snub — Newcastle United interested
The former Tottenham Hotspur youngster has turned down a new contract at Manchester United.
Manchester United are set to lose young winger Omari Forson this summer with Newcastle United among the clubs reportedly interested.
The 19-year-old has rejected a new contract at Old Trafford, meaning he’ll be able to join another team when his current deal expires on June 30. Man United will be entitled to a compensation package having signed him from Tottenham Hotspur’s academy in five years ago.
Forson was part of the Red Devils squad that toured the United States last summer making his senior debut away to Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup in January. Just over a month later, the England youth international made his full Premier League defeat in a 2-1 defeat against Fulham.
His other first-team outings include cameos against Newport County and Coventry in the FA Cup, and Manchester City and Arsenal in the Premier League. Prior to his full debut, Forson assisted Kobbie Mainoo’s winner in the 4-3 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Speaking about the decision to put Forson in his team, Erik ten Hag said: "Lately, he's performing very well, over the last half year he's worked very hard, showed his progression.
"When he came on against Wolves and Newport he had some impact, for instance with the goal for Kobbie Mainoo, he had the link up and good run behind. That's what we expect from him. He showed reliability and now he gets his chance, so he has to take his chance."
It’s claimed by HITC that Forson has already decided on his next month with Newcastle, Crystal Palace, Brentford, Leicester City, RB Leipzig and Monaco among the sides that have previously shown an interest.