The Belgium international’s current deal expires at the end of the season. And he is already free to negotiate with teams outside the Premier League. Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly keen on the 30-year-old. Mourinho has stressed that the midfielder knows he is still wanted at Old Trafford.
“He is a very important player for me, he’s been a great professional giving everything to help the team,” said the United manager.
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‘There’s a desire from myself, the board and the player to stay together, that’s our objective. Are we going to reach, are we going to agree? I don’t know. What I know is myself, the board and the player we would like to have a happy end.
“I’m happy with his contribution, he’s been a great professional for us, and I know he wants to stay with us, that is very important, he knows that I want him and the club want him, I think this is also important for him.
“Then there is a paper to sign and you only sign when you’re happy with what is written on the paper, so let’s see if that is possible.”
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