“?Ashley Young has been a peripheral figure at Manchester United, with his role almost exclusively limited to their cup competitions and the Europa League. The “?Mail say that this has led to the versatile winger asking for a chance to go out on loan.
Young last featured in United’s meeting with Reading in the FA Cup, which ended in a 4-0 victory for the Red Devils. Jose Mourinho has shown no intention of letting any player leave in the January transfer window besides loaned goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.
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The 31-year-old is popular in the United dressing room, but has a strong desire for first-team football and has asked Mourinho for a chance to get it. Although the stance on squad changes has not moved on United’s part, they are said to be considering the request.
West Ham, West Brom, Swansea, Crystal Palace and Watford are all aware of the situation, and Chinese side Shandong Luneng are also interested. Only a week remains for Premier League clubs to do transfer business until the summer.
The cup competitions are perhaps Manchester United’s best chance to lift silverware domestically now, in addition to the Community Shield, so Young might have an important role to play in the squad. Many believe that United have a strong chance to win the Europa League as well.
It will be interesting to see how Jose Mourinho prioritises the competitions, with the EFL Cup final very much in sight and a Champions League spot to fight for. The FA Cup might be the one sacrificed.
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