Man Utd To Hold Onto Midfielder?

Last updated : 14 July 2010 By Footy Mad - Editor

Newcastle United and Blackpool are both after 20-year old Cleverley on loan, and manager Sir Alex Ferguson agreed he could have another loan spell away from Old Trafford.

But recently Ferguson gave him a three-year contract extension to secure his long-term United future, and some suggest the player will stay at United.

The England under-21 international enjoyed a successful spell at Championship outfit Watford last season, but with Owen Hargreaves sidelined with further fitness problems - Cleverley could be handed the chance to stake his claim for a first-team place.