Man Utd place Young on weights programme to bulk up

Manchester United have put Ashley Young on a strict weights programme to bulk up.

The England winger has immediately started to justify his £16million move from Aston Villa - and £130,000-a-week salary - by impressing in pre-season matches, says the Mirror.

He is now desperate for his first goal for United and is also trying to put on weight.

Young, 26, has always been slightly built, but is trying to beef up ahead of a big season for club and country.

The player has already been pictured pumping iron with his new United team-mates.