Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata is set to be handed a new contract.

The Daily Star says Mata is to be handed a surprise new deal at Manchester United.

With his current contract up in June, the Spanish playmaker, 32, had been expected to leave on a free transfer at the end of the season.

But it now seems United have decided to trigger a one-year extension option in that deal to ensure, should Mata depart, they can still command a fee of around £5million.

However, Mata, according to sources close to the club, is more than happy to stay for another 12 months.