MAROUANE FELLAINI is keen to stay on at Manchester United but has demanded at least a two-year deal, according to reports.
Fellaini, who came off the bench to score the winner against Arsenal on Sunday is a free agent this summer after rejecting a new deal last year.
ESPN say the sticking point is the length of the contract offer by United to the 30-year-old who is being tracked by a host of clubs in Italy, Turkey and the Premier League.
For decades, United have usually offered players over 30 one-year extensions.
Sources close to the Belgian international suggest the midfielder wants fresh terms at Old Trafford similar to the deal Antonio Valencia penned last year.
The full-back was 31 when he signed a new two-year contract with the option of a third season.
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United and the player’s representatives are confident a compromise can be struck.
Felliani has become an important member of Jose Mourinho’s plans over the last two seasons and does not want to replace him and the retiring Michael Carrick this summer.
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The big midfielder moved to Old Trafford from Everton under David Moyes for £27.5million in 2013.
Meanwhile, United are hopeful Romelu Lukaku will be fit for the FA Cup final against Chelsea on May 19.
Lukaku was forced off in the second half against the Gunners on Sunday and after a scan on Monday will be assessed ahead of Friday’s trip to Brighton.
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