Omari Forson, a highly-rated youth, rejected Manchester United’s most recent contract offer, leading to reports that the club is in a strugglе to retain him.

The 19-year-old is now in the last six months of his deal at Old Trafford, and many are wondering what happens next for the Red Devils.

Forson debuted for Manchester United as a late substitute in an FA Cup match against Wigan Athletic on January 8. His most recent appearance was on the bench in a Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur.

The attacker has had a productive season so far, scoring three goals and assisting on another in four Premier League 2 appearances. He has also scored twice in two UEFA Youth League games and once in two EFL Trophy matches.

Man Utd is reportedly trying to hold on to the adolescent, but he is reportedly not willing to sign a new deal at Old Trafford just yet.

According to the article, Forson’s camp turned down the most recent offer, and it’s still unknown if a better one will come.

Forson, a London native, played youth football for West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur before joining Manchester United in 2019 and taking part in preseason training for the next season.

Despite being included to the squad for the U.S. tour—during which he faced Borussia Dortmund—and his July appearance against Leeds United, the teenage forward did not see any first-team action in the first half of the 2023–24 season.

Forson can play in a variety of attacking positions; whether he starts this weekend’s FA Cup fourth round match against Newport County is still up in the air.

Erik ten Hag, head coach of Manchester United, shocked everyone by substituting Forson in the first half of last summer’s preseason match against Dortmund. Afterwards, he disclosed that he had advised the kid to keep his cool.

In a game with video assistant referees, he may be sent off. His game was solid. Ten Hag stated to MUTV that his opponent became irritated with him during that time.

You shouldn’t try to arbitrate the matter on your own. Football is a must for you. That is the optimal response if you want to win.

With Facundo Pellistri supposedly nearing a loan move to Granada and Anthony Martial out for another 10 weeks after a groin operation, Ten Hag has another attacking option in Forson, who could see more play in the remaining months of the season.