Isak Hansen-Aarøen considering future amid Manchester United frustration

Manchester United look increasingly set to lose Isak Hansen-Aarøen this year as the race heats up to secure his signature.

The 19-year-old has entered the final six months of his current deal at the club, although talks are still ongoing to discuss a potential extension.

Hansen-Aarøen would love to make things work at United but he is understood to feel frustrated by the lack of first-team opportunities and has doubts about whether to sign another new contract.

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The Manchester Evening News understands United want the Norwegian teenager to sign a new four-and-a half year deal but the terms offered so far do not come close to packages he could expect to receive elsewhere.

Hansen-Aarøen is not short of interest, with Ajax, Atletico Madrid, and Napoli among the teams to express an interest in his signature should he decide to leave United.

United are eager for him to commit his long-term future to the club and believe he is still in the right environment to fulfil his huge potential in the professional game.

Even though he is out of contract in the summer, United are understood to be reluctant to sell the player this month and would insist on a hefty sell-on fee and a low buyback clause if they did.

The Norwegian teenager trained multiple times with the first team last week but was overlooked for selection for their FA Cup victory over Wigan on Monday night. He is understood to be disappointed by the lack of opportunities he has received so far this season after being promised them in pre-season, and he would require assurances for his future if he were to sign a new contract.

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