4 Manchester United Loanees the Club Should Recall After Ten Hag Opens Up on Sancho

• Erik ten Hag has admitted there is a rift between him and Jadon Sancho
• The winger is enjoying his loan spell at former club Borussia Dortmund
• The boss confirmed his future will be decided at the end of the season

Erik ten Hag has admitted that a rift between him and Jadon Sancho led to the winger’s loan departure to Borussia Dortmund in January but refused to comment if it had been settled.

Sancho was frozen out of the first team since the 3-1 loss to Arsenal in September and never returned until he left in January, and his future remains in the air.

The club has 17 players on loan this season, and despite planning a mass clearout in Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s first transfer window, some of the loanees should be spared.

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Sports Brief looks at four loanees Manchester United should consider recalling.

Four Manchester United loanees who should return

1. Jadon Sancho

According to Goal, the Black and Yellow want to keep their former players but cannot afford a permanent move. The decision over his future is not yet made, and with Ten Hag’s future also uncertain, the winger, who has a contract until 2026, should be given a second chance at the club.

2. Alvaro Fernandez

The team has struggled in the left-back position this season. Tyrell Malacia has yet to play a game, Luke Shaw hardly stayed fit, and Sergio Regulion’s loan was terminated in January. Fernandez is impressing on loan at Benfica, and even though there's a buy option, per United in Focus, the Spaniard should return to Old Trafford.

3. Facundo Pellistri

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The winger has 19 caps for the Uruguayan national team and is currently on loan at Spanish club Granada. Since joining in January, he has four goals and assists in 11 games, two of which came against Barcelona in the 3-3 draw. His versatility in playing on both wings makes him one to consider for the first team next season.

4. Mason Greenwood

The academy graduate’s situation continues to divide opinions among fans and the club’s board. He is undoubtedly talented and will significantly improve the team’s attack. The club has yet to make a final decision on him, but he could be in the team next season.

Seven players Manchester United should sell

Sports Brief reported on seven players Manchester United should sell this summer amid the mass clearout planned for minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s first transfer window.

The club is willing to let some top stars go this summer if the right offers are received. This move is to raise funds for transfers and refresh the squad for next season.