Manchester United winger Ashley Young has agreed a new three-year contract at Old Trafford, sources have told ESPN FC. Young, whose current deal has entered its final year, had begun preliminary talks over a renewal last season but he said in July that he had yet to agree an extension. However, he has now accepted the club's offer and the England international is expected to put pen to pape...Full Story »

LONG AND THE SHORT OF IT ... David De Gea makes a mess of Shane Long's shot DAVID DE GEA has been saved again - this time by a superb Ashley Young run which led to a West Brom own-goal. But Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson defended his blunder keeper after a woeful attempt to stop Shane Long's equaliser. Fergie, who paid Atletico Madrid £18m for De Gea, said: "Welcome to England. Dav...Full Story »

David de Gea endured a nightmare debut. Manchester United lost both their centre-halves. Yet somehow the champions still managed to start their Premier League title defence with a 2-1 victory at West Brom. Steven Reid deflected Ashley Young`s effort past Ben Foster 10 minutes from time to ensure United did not follow Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea in failing to win their opening match. Yet o...Full Story »

NANI last night told Roberto Mancini: You will struggle without Carlos Tevez. Tomorrow, the Manchester United winger returns to Wembley - the scene of his biggest heartache since leaving Sporting Lisbon four years ago. In May, United were played off the park by Barcelona in a one-sided Champions League final... and Nani did not even make the starting line-up. But at least he will be ther...Full Story »

Alex McLEISH is under pressure to find the perfect replacement for England star Ashley Young – but he will have to sell again to get his man. Aston Villa’s new boss is worried Young’s £20million move to Manchester United will have a detrimental impact on star striker Darren Bent. McLeish said: “Bent has been sensational but he needs the right service and we need ...Full Story »

• 'I always want to challenge myself,' claims Young• Downing 'not sure' where his future lies Stewart Downing and Ashley Young could be on their way out of Aston Villa this summer. The sense of uncertainty surrounding Aston Villa has deepened further after two of the club's key players, Ashley Young and Stewart Downing, delivered strong suggestions that they will seek to leave ove...Full Story »