Manchester United are set to release Omari Forson when his contract expires this summer.

The 19-year-old England youth international debuted for Manchester United’s first team in February but is set to leave the club when his deal runs out this month. Reports state that thereare several clubs already keen on signing Forson.

Teams will owe the Red Devils compensation for the player’s development at the Premier League if the winger does exit Old Trafford this summer as expected. Forson has been in the Red Devils’ academy since 2019.

Reports in January suggested that the three major North East clubs – Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Newcastle United – were all monitoring the attacker and his contract situation at Old Trafford. It is, however, unclear whether the trio remains interested in Forson.

Forsun played four times in the league last season for manager Erik ten Hag, alongside three appearances in the FA Cup, which Manchester United would later win outright after defeating Manchester City at Wembley.

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Bidding War Expected For Sunderland Star

Tottenham Hotspur have made the first move in what is expected to kick-start a bidding war for Sunderland star Jobe Bellingham, according to TEAMtalk.

The 18-year-old has appeared on the radar of a number of Premier League clubs after an excellent debut season on Wearside. Having joined the Black Cats for a fee believed to be around £3 million from Birmingham City last summer, the versatile midfielder became a staple of the first team squad.

He made 47 appearances in all competitions, scoring seven times. Only talisman Jack Clarke hit the back of the net more times, with both players now expected to attract interest throughout the upcoming transfer window.

Bellingham penned a long-term contract upon his arrival from the West Midlands, putting Sunderland in a strong position in any negotiations. Speculation first emerged last month that both Crystal Palace and Brentford were keeping tabs on the teenager’s situation, although Tottenham now appear to have entered the race.

According to reports, the North Londoners have made the youngster one of their key targets as manager Ange Postecoglou looks to improve on this season’s fifth-placed finish. It is said that they have already made contact with the player’s representatives to sound out a potential transfer. Furthermore, Spurs’ arrival into the fray now makes them favourites in the race for his signature.

Sunderland are hoping that they can retain Bellingham’s services into next season as they target a place in the Premier League themselves, although a big offer would be difficult to turn down. According to journalist Ed Aarons, an offer north of £20 million would be enough to tempt them into selling.