Manchester United have seven players on loan for the 2022/23 campaign, with both youngsters and experienced squad members being sent out for the full season.
After Erik ten Hag assessed his United squad during pre-season, he decided to send a number of players on loans.
There are clearly different reasonings behind some of the part-time departures.
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Senior players such as Eric Bailly and Alex Telles have both left due to the fact that they aren't in the plans of the Dutch manager at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag brought in Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord to challenge Luke Shaw at left-back as he did not see Telles as viable competition.
Malacia has since started United's first two wins of the Premier League season against Liverpool and Southampton.
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Meanwhile, the Ivorian centre-back had dropped further down in the pecking order following Lisandro Martinez's signing.
His deal at Marseille has an obligation to buy if certain criteria is met.
So, we could've seen the last of Bailly in a United strip.
Dean Henderson searched for a loan move during the summer after 'wasting' a year of his career last term.
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On the other hand, there have been other loans that Ten Hag has sanctioned due to development reasons.
The young players that have left could've arguably helped United in depth, but it would've not been ideal for their own career path.
Alvaro Fernandez was the first of three popular talents to be signed on loan by a Championship club.
He registered two assists in his first start for Preston North End, and will likely impress as the season goes on.
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Next, Ethan Laird returned to England's second tier following spells with Swansea City and Bournemouth last term.
The right-back will be searching for consistent game-time with QPR. He bagged his first assist for the club last weekend.
Hannibal Mejbri is the latest United player to be sent on loan, his signing with Birmingham City was announced with a hilarious video on Monday evening.
Full list of Manchester United loanees
Dean Henderson (Nottingham Forest)
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Dermot Mee (Altrincham)
Eric Bailly (Marseille)
Alex Telles (Sevilla)
Alvaro Fernandez (Preston North End)
Ethan Laird (Queens Park Rangers)
Hannibal Mejbri (Birmingham City)
Topics: Manchester United, Transfers, Manchester United Transfer News & Rumours, EFL Championship, Alex Telles, Eric Bailly, Dean Henderson, Alvaro Fernandez
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