The option to extend Manchester United defender Ethan Laird's contract by one year has been triggered.
Laird is technically out of contract at the end of the month, but the club have the option to extend his stay at Old Trafford by a further year and the Manchester Evening News understands that has been exercised.
The one-year contract renewal means Laird, a product of the academy, is tied to the club until the summer of 2024. After his summer break, the 21-year-old will be assessed in pre-season and another loan move will be considered.