Manchester United are still working on a new deal for youngster Alejandro Garnacho, Fabrizio Romano reports.

The Lowdown: Garnacho against Sheriff Tiraspol

Garnacho made his first senior start for the Red Devils on Thursday evening against Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League.

The 18-year-old started on the left-hand side and actually outperformed big-money signing Antony, as per SofaScore. Garnacho ended with a match rating of 6.7/10, registering one key pass, completing three dribbles and winning seven duels.

The Latest: Contract update

Romano, who previously said that Garnacho is regarded as a ‘huge talent’, took to Twitter on Friday morning to share an update on contract talks with the winger.

He stated that talks to extend his deal is a ‘work in progress’, with United having a ‘new long-term deal proposal ready since June’.

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The Verdict: Fingers crossed

Garnacho has clearly caught the eye of Erik ten Hag at Carrington for the United boss to give him a first start, so hopefully, fresh terms can be finalised sooner rather than later.

The attacker has now made four senior appearances this season and appears to be going from strength to strength. He has missed just three Premier League matchday squads under Ten Hag, and with his current deal expiring next summer, United officials may want to look to push through a contract before the New Year.