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Matthew Cooper

Man Utd trigger first deal of the summer as Erik ten Hag plots pre-season assessment

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Manchester United have decided to extend defender Ethan Laird's contract for another year, with manager Erik ten Hag set to take another look at the 21-year-old in pre-season.

Laird spent last year on loan at Championship side Queens Park Rangers after featuring for United in pre-season and he looks set to be offered another opportunity to impress Ten Hag.

The full-back was set to be out of contract the end of the month and available on a free transfer. However, the Manchester Evening News report that United have taken up an option to extend Laird's deal for a further year.

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