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Man Utd youngster Januzaj to be offered new contract

Malta Independent Monday, 7 October 2013, 10:25 Last update: about 13 years ago

Manchester United are determined not to let wonderkid Adnan Januzaj walk out on them for free - just like Paul Pogba, the Mirror reports

Januzaj, 18, served notice of his huge talent with two stunning strikes in United's 2-1 Premier League win at Sunderland on Saturday.

The Belgian sensation is out of contract at the end of this season and is being pursued by United’s local rivals Manchester City, as well as Juventus.

Pogba was considered one of United's brightest young talents but left for nothing in the summer of 2012 to join Juventus, after becoming disillusioned with his lack of first-team opportunities under Sir Alex Ferguson.

David Moyes will not let that happen with Januzaj, who vindicated his manager's decision to hand him his first Premier League start with both goals in the vital win at Sunderland.

United value Januzaj highly and are adamant they will not make the same mistake they did with Pogba, who is thriving at Juventus and has earned three caps for France since making the move.

Januzaj is expected to be offered a four-year deal worth around £50,000-a-week, which United hope will persuade the youngster to commit himself to them.

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