Neville & Park expected to pen new deals
New Contract
By Chris,
January 3 2009
Ji-Sung Park and Gary Neville look likely to be offered new contracts with Manchester United. Both players see their current deals expire at the end of the season – but Sir Alex Ferguson expects the duo to continue their stay with the Old Trafford club. Speculation has surrounded the future of both players in recent weeks.
Club captain Neville has returned to regular action this season after almost 18 months on the sidelines with a series of ankle and muscle injuries.
The player is no longer an automatic choice in Fergie's United XI thanks to the emergence of young Brazilian full-back Rafael Da Silva. However, Neville is still an essential member of the squad and Sir Alex expects the 33-year-old to be offered a new deal in the near future.
"I have not spoken to David Gill about it but I'm sure there will be another contract because Gary's been back to his best," said Ferguson. "He is looking really good now and the experience he has is important to us."
Park's future was placed into doubt after the winger revealed that no discussions had taken place about his future at the club. Reports claim that Ferguson mistakenly thought the South Korean star had already agreed an extension and is confident that the player will pen a new deal.
Fergie added: "It is not on the radar screen but he (Park) will be offered a contract. Ji has been fantastic for us and is one of our most consistent players."