Manchester United in advanced talks with Diogo Dalot over long-term deal

Manchester United are hoping to agree on a new deal with the Portuguese defender Diogo Dalot, with talks between the two parties advancing.

Diogo Dalot has a contract at Old Trafford until the summer of 2024, and Manchester United are hoping to offer him a long-term contract according to Fabrizio Romano. And the Italian journalist has claimed that talks between the two parties are advancing.

Dalot has established himself as a key player for Manchester United this season and he has been the first choice right back ahead of Aaron Wan-Bissaka. It is no surprise that Manchester United want to hold on to him for the long run.

The defender has two goals and three assists to his name across all competitions, and he is likely to improve with coaching and experience. The Portuguese international has attributes to develop into a top-class player for Manchester United. Meanwhile, Wan-Bissaka has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford.

Manchester United are looking to compete for major trophies, and they must look to hold on to their best players. It will be interesting if they can convince the 24-year-old to sign a new contract with them in the coming weeks. The fans will certainly be delighted that Manchester United are looking to tie down their best players to long-term deals.

Dalot is a huge talent with a big future ahead of him and he will not have any shortage of suitors if he is made available in the coming seasons. Meanwhile, Manchester United have been linked with right-backs in recent weeks. They are thought to be keeping tabs on players like Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen.

The Dutch defender is expected to come in and fight for the starting spot with Dalot next season. It will be interesting to see if the Portuguese international is up for a challenge. He will certainly be seeking first-team assurances before committing his long-term future to the club.

Erik ten Hag has displayed tremendous trust in the player this season, and he is likely to be the first-choice right-back at the club next season as well. The defender will be hoping to continue his improvement with regular football at Old Trafford and fulfil his top-class potential.

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