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Jose Mourinho set to snub offers for Ashley Young and keep him at Old Trafford instead of letting him go to Stoke

Mark Hughes is keen to add the winger to his squad this summer but Jose has other ideas

Ashley Young could be on his way out of Manchester United this summer

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JOSE MOURINHO is set to snub offers for Ashley Young and keep him at Manchester United next season.

Young, 32, is wanted by Stoke but Mourinho wants him in the first-team plans at Old Trafford.

 Ashley Young looks like he could stay at Manchester United this season
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Ashley Young looks like he could stay at Manchester United this seasonCredit: Getty Images
 Jose wants to keep Ashley Young at Manchester United
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Jose wants to keep Ashley Young at Manchester UnitedCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

The former England winger is entering the final year of his current contract but United are willing to let his deal run down as Mourinho believes he can use him.

Young can offer the Special One cover at full-back as well as add to his options attacking from the flanks.

And he is expected to get games next season with United back in the Champions League, even if he is not in Mourinho’s full-strength starting line-up.

As Jose Mourinho continues to revamp his squad it was expected that the former Watford, Aston Villa and England player wouldn't be part of the new plans.

However Potters boss Mark Hughes is keen to attract him to the Britannia Stadium before the transfer window shuts.

Young made his move to Manchester United 6 years ago in a £15 million deal from Aston Villa.

 Ashley Young with Eric Bailly, Daley Blind and Chris Smalling taking selfies with the trophy after the UEFA Europa League Final
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Ashley Young with Eric Bailly, Daley Blind and Chris Smalling taking selfies with the trophy after the UEFA Europa League FinalCredit: Getty Images
 Mark Hughes is keen to bring Ashley Young to the Britannia Stadium this summer
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Mark Hughes is keen to bring Ashley Young to the Britannia Stadium this summerCredit: EPA

The winger made his debut for United against West Bromwich Albion on August 14 2011.

Ashley Young is currently travelling with the Manchester United squad as they embark on their pre-season tour in the United States.

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