MANCHESTER UNITED have called off their search for a new left-back after the emergence of Brandon Williams.
The 19-year-old England ace has been a revelation since breaking into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first-team this season.
Brandon Williams has impressed boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with his performancesCredit: Getty
The United academy product has also become a fan favourite, and has kept Luke Shaw out of the starting XI at times.
And Williams has held talks with Solskjaer in the past few weeks over his future and plans for next season.
He was told he would not be being going on loan next season and that the Red Devils are not currently looking for a left-back.
It is understood United’s scouts were searching for a defender to give Shaw competition, but that has now changed.
An Old Trafford source said: “The manager has told Brandon to keep doing what he is doing and to keep his feet on the ground.
“At the same time, Ole has stopped looking for a new left-back. Brandon has done enough.
“There was an idea he could go out like Dean Henderson has, to another Premier League club or a team in the Championship.
“Ole loves Brandon’s attitude and he will be here next season. The bosses think he will save them £50m.”
Williams only signed new new contract before Christmas until 2022, with the option of a further 12-months extension.
The youngster mad his Premier League debut last October against Liverpool and impressed in wins over Chelsea and rivals Manchester City.
Man United legend Patrice Evra reveals he convinced Solskjaer to give Brandon Williams first-team chance
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
