Man United to accept Facundo Pellistri offer – Sources
Man United will look to sell on-loan star Facundo Pellistri permanently this summer, sources have told Football Insider.
It is believed that the Red Devils will sanction the 22-year-old’s departure if they receive what they deem to be an acceptable offer.
Well-placed sources have told Football Insider that Man United are looking to offload a swathe of players in the off-season amid Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s plans to transform the club.
Pellistri was sent out on loan to La Liga side Granada in January for the remainder of the season.
Man United are willing to offload attacker Facundo Pellistri next summer
The deal, which stipulated that Granada cover the attacker’s full wages, reportedly did not include an option to make his move permanent.
This will allow United to explore options for his departure and they are keen to make a profit on the reported £9million they paid Uruguayan side Penarol in 2020.
Pellistri has made just three appearances in La Liga since his move but has notched a goal and an assist – both against Barcelona in a 3-3 draw earlier this month (11 February).
He made 14 appearances for Erik ten Hag’s side in all competitions this season before his move, notching one Premier League assist.
He was handed his only league start in their 1-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace in September and one Champions League start in their first group stage game – their 4-3 defeat to Bayern Munich.
Man United are expected to have a significant change to the face of their squad, with Football Insider revealing (23 February) that Raphael Varane will depart the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.
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