Omari Forson, 19, is expected to leave Manchester United this summer after declining the team’s last contract offer.
After more than six months of talks, Forson’s contract expires on June 30. His representatives have informed United that Forson will be moving on to a new team this summer.
Owing to his advanced age, United should receive a development fee from whichever team he plays for next.
Erik ten Hag and the coaching staff will take a hit because they oversaw Forson’s promotion to the first team in the previous campaign.
When the young player entered the game off the bench during the FA Cup away against Wigan Athletic in January, he became the 249th academy graduate to make an impact on the first team.
He then went on to win his first Premier League start in a defeat against Fulham at Old Trafford.
Given that Forson had demonstrated a future in the starting lineup, United was confident in November that they could reach an agreement with his representatives. He then went on to win his first Premier League start in a defeat against Fulham at Old Trafford.
Having demonstrated to Forson that he had a future in the first team, United was optimistic back in November that they could agree with his representatives.
Those efforts seem to have failed, and although United will continue to make offers until Forson’s current contract expires, it now seems like he has made up his mind.
The loss of Forson only makes United’s need for a new right winger more pressing this summer, as Mason Greenwood and Jadon Sancho are both expected to leave and are out of favor, while Antony has fallen short of expectations after costing £86 million.
