Young star poised to pen deal
Ben Foster is expected to sign a new contract at Manchester United
this week despite being set for a long spell on the
sidelines.
The England international goalkeeper has returned to Old Trafford
following a two-year spell at Watford and was hoping to challenge
number one Edwin van der Sar for the starting berth next
season.
But the 24-year-old, who was handed his international debut in a
friendly against Spain in February, suffered a cruciate knee
ligament problem and could now be sidelined until the new
year.
Despite the injury, United are keen to get the highly-rated
shot-stopper signed up to a new long-term contract, which some
reports claim will be worth up to £10,000 a week.
The player's agent, Lee Payne, revealed: "I'm sure the boy's
progress will be reflected in the offer put before us. Ben's very
upbeat about everything."