Man Utd midfielder 'set to reject new deal' at Old Trafford and could scupper another transfer in the process

Manchester United youngster Omari Forson has 'refused to sign' a new contract with the club and it could impact their January transfer business.

United are currently eighth in the Premier League and 11 points off Aston Villa in fourth.

It's been a disappointing season for Erik ten Hag's side, who are already out of the Champions League after finishing bottom of their group.

The Red Devils finished third last term and won the Carabao Cup, their first trophy since 2017.

Despite their struggles, there is no sign of incomings at Old Trafford this month.

Many expected incomings similar to Wout Weghorst and Marcel Sabitzer last year. Neither man ended up signing permanently but filled gaps and covered injuries.

United have been much more active when it comes to outgoings, however. Donny van de Beek, Jadon Sancho and Hannibal Mejbri have all sealed temporary exits to Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Dortmund and Sevilla respectively.

There are set to be more outgoings over the final week of the transfer window, although Forson's situation could deny Facundo Pellistri's chances of moving on.

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The 19-year-old made his first-team debut in the FA Cup against Wigan Athletic earlier this month after being named on the bench for September's 4-3 defeat to Bayern Munich.

Forson has scored seven goals in eight games for the U23s this season, although the Daily Mail report he's ready to reject new terms and consider his options.

If Forson decides to leave, Ten Hag will look to keep Pellistri as he's worried about losing two more wingers in one transfer window after already sanctioning Sancho's departure.

Pellistri has failed to nail down a spot in the starting XI amid United's injury crisis in attack.

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The Uruguay international has been linked with a move to Granada, while Villarreal and Roma are keeping tabs on him.

United return to action against Newport County in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday afternoon.

Goalkeeper Altay Bayndir is expected to make his debut, with usual no.1 Andre Onana representing Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Topics: Manchester United, Premier League, Facundo Pellistri, Erik Ten Hag

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