How Man Utd loan stars are faring from Martial’s Sevilla nightmare to Garner’s promotion push & Pereira’s Flamengo spell
MANCHESTER UNITED have an array of talents currently out on loan deals, with some faring better than others.
While a number of young guns went away in an attempt to kickstart their careers others did so in a bid to reignite theirs, having flopped at Old Trafford.
Some left while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was still in charge, while others departed under the orders of Ralf Rangnick.
But when they return a new man will be in place, likely to be Ajax gaffer Erik ten Hag.
And how they’ve fared out on loan could well shape what Ten Hag’s plans for their futures are, if he is the man appointed.
Here SunSport take a look at how the Red Devils currently playing away from the club are getting on this season.
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Anthony Martial – Sevilla
The French forward initially hit the ground running in Spain, before things quickly turned sour.
Martial has scored just one goal and provided one assist in 10 games for Sevilla, with the club unlikely to pursue a permanent deal.
While the 26-year-old undoubtedly has plenty of talent, it remains to be seen whether Ten Hag will put up with his inconsistencies.
Donny van de Beek – Everton
Van de Beek swapped Manchester United for Everton on transfer deadline day in January after not starting a single Premier League game this season.
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The 24-year-old midfielder managed to start five league games in a row for the Toffees, but picked up a thigh injury earlier this month.
If Ten Hag is appointed as next boss at Old Trafford, Van de Beek can expect to play a bigger part at the club after the pair struck up a good relationship together at Ajax.
Andreas Pereira – Flamengo
Pereira has struggled for game time at Flamengo this season, making just ten appearances, spending much of the last two months consigned to the bench.
Nevertheless the Brazilians had been all set to lodge a permanent bid for the 26-year-old.
That is until recently, with reports yesterday suggesting the club pulled out of a £9million deal at the eleventh hour.
Brandon Williams – Norwich
While Brandon Williams is more than likely to be relegated with the Canaries, the 21-year-old is still tipped for big things at Old Trafford.
The left-back has gained valuable Premier League experience at Carrow Road, and could well force his way into the first team next season under Ten Hag.
Facundo Pellistri – Alaves
Pellistri headed to LaLiga outfit Alaves for the second half of last season, before jetting back to Spain in the summer for the current campaign.
The 20-year-old winger hasn’t really sparkled though, failing to score or assist in LaLiga this season, with Alaves rock bottom of the table.
James Garner – Nottingham Forest
Perhaps the most successful of Manchester United’s current loanees, Garner is in the midst of a promotion charge with Nottingham Forest.
The 21-year-old defensive midfielder has scored eight goals and provided seven assists in 59 appearances for Forest.
And with United lacking depth in the middle of the park, Garner could well be a useful squad option next season.
Axel Tuanzebe – Napoli
Defender Tuanzebe has played just TEN MINUTES in the Serie A since joining Napoli on a temporary deal in January.
And while back problems have plagued his loan spell, he has been an unused substitute in Napoli’s last three games.
The 24-year-old has already played for Manchester United 37 times, and could be kept on next season as another squad option.
Amad Diallo – Rangers
The £37m winger made the perfect start to life in Scotland, scoring on his SPL debut on January 29.
But he’s played just six times since then, and hasn’t added to his tally.
At just 19-years-old though, Diallo is expected to become one of Old Trafford’s biggest stars when he hits his prime, and is an exciting prospect for the next permanent boss.
Tahith Chong – Birmingham City
Chong missed close to three months of the season through groin injury, but when available has been an ever-present in the Championship for Birmingham.
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The 22-year-old has played 16 times already for Manchester United, and has been capped by the Netherlands at multiple youth levels.
His versatility stands him in good stead, with Chong able to operate in attacking midfield, out wide, or even up front, which could be seen as favourable by the next manager.