Ander Herrera is set to commit his long-term future to Manchester United after finding his feet under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The 29-year-old is expected to sign a new three-year deal worth Sh.12M (£100,000) a week after talks over signing a new contract had an upturn in recent weeks.
Earlier this month the Spaniard was close to signing a new contract at the club having re-established himself as a first-choice starter alongside Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic.
Hererra, who’s current deal at Old Trafford expires this summer, looked like he’d leave the club when talks stalled before Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho.
‘The club have made it clear to him they want him to stay. They don’t want him walking away on a free.
‘He has a young family and is settled in the area. Ander is also really popular with the fans.
‘It won’t be too far different to the wages and deal he is on now. Everything looks to be heading into the right direction.’
Herrera starred in United’s 2-0 win over Chelsea on Monday night that saw Maurizio Sarri’s men crash out of the FA Cup.
The midfielder has been in terrific form and has been lauded by his manager.
‘His energy and tenaciousness is vital for us,’ Solskjaer said.
‘And that’s why he plays, more or less, every single game. He has loads of energy, he can cover the right hand side, he runs forward.
‘Tonight you can’t just praise one, it’s 11 players, plus the subs, but Ander has done fantastic.’