article_snippet: all the latest Manchester United news will see all the latest Manchester United news contracts with the club expire at the end of next season and Sportsmail understands that talks on new deals are yet to be opened with either.
article_snippet: Manchester United are thought to be relaxed about the situation but will be reluctant to lose the pair for nothing.
article_snippet: Their confident outings alongside each other have reignited long-held hopes that Their could form a long-term partnership at the heart of Manchester United's defence for years to come.
article_snippet: But it would appear the club is in no rush to tie up the club futures.
article_snippet: The pair are two of a number of high-profile players whose contracts expire at the same time including goalkeeper David de Gea, converted wingback Ashley Young and striker Robin van Persie.
article_snippet: The Frenchman tried to sign the Greenwich-born centre-half when The Frenchman left Craven Cottage and repeated The Frenchman attempts last summer.
article_snippet: The pair have started five games together for Manchester United as a centre-half combination and the club have won all five matches, conceding just two goals.
article_snippet: Manchester United have been extensively linked with Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, however Sportsmail understands some at the club harbour concerns over the Germany international's apparent lack of pace.
article_snippet: Hummels, 26, is likely to cost around £36m however, Van Gaal has been promised significant funds to again strengthen Van Gaal squad.
article_snippet: Manchester United are also trailing Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte.
article_snippet: The 20-year-old Frenchman fits the bill, although the Basque club will demand a release fee of £30m.
highlights_snippet: Phil Jones and Chris Smailling's contracts expire next summer .
  
highlights_snippet: Manchester United are yet to open talks with either player over new deals .
  
highlights_snippet: Manchester United will not be keen for either player to leave for nothing .
  
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