Man Utd ready to offer 'Brandon Williams major new contract with wages improved'

Manchester United are set to offer Brandon Williams a new contract to reflect his status as a first-team player at the club, according to reports.

The 19-year-old currently earns £4,000 per week but United chiefs are in talks to improve this significantly, with the defender impressing boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer throughout the campaign.

Williams only agreed his latest contract in October after playing twice for the first team but club chiefs are ready to renegotiate a deal with the teenager having progressed rapidly since then, according to The Athletic.

The promising left-back made his debut as a substitute in Carabao Cup win over Rochdale before making his first start in the away fixture against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League.

Since then, Williams has pushed on and proved to be an important piece in Solskjaer's set-up, making 26 appearances, which include nine Premier League starts, this season.

The youngster has shown his versatility, too, having played comfortably anywhere on the left wing and has even featured on the right-hand side when called upon.

The report goes on to suggest that Williams will play an important part in United's run-in this summer once the current campaign resumes later this month.

The defender has received high praise from his manager following his impressive display in the 4-0 win over Norwich earlier this season.

Solskjaer said: 'His hunger is a lesson for everyone who wants to be a footballer, the attitude he's showing. It'll be up to him, myself and the club to keep him that hungry. I don't expect him to change because he's got the heart for it.'

He has also made an impact at international level, with England boss Gareth Southgate keeping a close eye on his development.

Williams has impressed for England Under 20s this year and is expected to be called up to the Under 21s by Aidy Boothroyd.