Man United youngster Ethan Ennis wanted by Championship clubs on loan ahead of January | OneFootball

Manchester United starlet Ethan Ennis is reportedly on the radar of Championship and League One clubs as the January transfer window draws closer.

The Manchester Evening News reports, “Ennis is attracting loan interest from several clubs throughout the English football pyramid, including Championship and League One sides.”

“It’s understood talks are ongoing ahead of the January window and if a loan is sanctioned for Ennis, his destination will be at the club who can pitch the best plan for his development for the remainder of the season, meaning minutes could be prioritised over a ‘higher placed’ side.”

It’s easy to see why Ennis is not short of suitors, who are keen on enlisting his services for the second part of the ongoing 2024/25 season.

He has been an outstanding performer for the Under-21s this season, scoring an impressive 10 goals in 15 appearances across all competitions.

This tally includes a sensational hat-trick in a 4-0 victory over Altrincham last month.

MEN note that United believe that Ennis’ development would be aided by a loan spell, where he would be guaranteed significant first-team minutes.

The 20-year-old signed a new deal at Old Trafford earlier this year in July.

There was an expectation that he would be sent out on loan but the club decided it would be best for him to spend the first half of the campaign under Travis Binnion, before re-assessing his situation in January.

Ennis caught the eye during United’s pre-season friendlies against Rosenborg and Rangers. On both occasions, now-sacked manager Erik ten Hag brought him on from the bench.

He was unlucky to miss out on the Red Devils’ United States tour squad.

Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim and his players are back in action on Thursday when they meet Tottenham Hotspur in the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup.

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