Man Utd will trigger Diogo Dalot’s one-year option so they don’t lose him on a FREE transfer this summer

MANCHESTER UNITED will trigger their 12-month option on Diogo Dalot to avoid losing him on a free transfer next year.

The Portuguese right-back’s days at Old Trafford seemed numbered when he spent last season on loan at Milan.

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But he came back from the desert under Ralf Rangnick.

Dalot, 22, replaced Aaron Wan Bissaka as the regular starter.

And Rangnick wants to secure its future, in a massive summer reconstruction.

Now United will look to protect their initial investment in a man who cost £18million in 2018 and was described as the new Gary Neville by then-boss Jose Mourinho.

Dalot still has 16 months left on his current contract.

United are unwilling to leave him beyond the summer, with Borussia Dortmund showing interest.

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And if the player indicates that he is ready for a long-term commitment with the club, he can also hope for a salary increase.

The defender currently earns £50,000 a week in salary but that would increase if he signs a new contract.

Dalot is expected to keep his place when the Red Devils travel to Elland Road to take on Leeds United on Sunday.

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