Manchester United are working hard to arrange loan deals for some of their academy stars.
Several of the club’s youngsters are in line to leave Old Trafford before next Tuesday’s deadline.
United’s managers and club bosses are eager for these players to go out and play significant first-team minutes elsewhere and gain valuable experience.
The Manchester Evening News reports: “Talks are underway about a number of possible departures, with an emphasis on pairing the players with a club where they will get regular playing time in the second half of the season.”
“Charlie McNeill is a player interested in a loan release amid interest from League One and League Two clubs.”
“Those close to McNeill have made it clear that his decision will be based on who can guarantee him significant minutes in the final months of the season, rather than what level they are at.”
Beyond McNeill, United also want defensive duo Di’Shon Bernard and Bjorn Hardley to leave the club on loan before the winter transfer window closes on Tuesday.
The club insist they have no interest in loaning Bernard and Hardley to join teams where they are not guaranteed to play regularly.
One academy player who is likely to stick around despite there being a lot of interest in his services is Zidane Iqbal.
Richard Fay comments that Iqbal is now seen as a senior member of the team and a player Erik ten Hag can rely on when the need arises.
Ten Hag is reluctant to let Iqbal go and be left with an even smaller squad.
There is a belief that the Iraqi will play a role in the first team over the next few weeks.
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