MANCHESTER UNITED star Facundo Pellistri is hoping to leave in January, according to reports.
The winger has not played a single minute under Erik ten Hag and he is still waiting for his senior debut for the Red Devils.
He missed out on a loan move away in the summer due to injury and now he’s recovered he finds himself as something of a forgotten man.
Pellistri joined the club in 2020 for a fee of around £9million from Uruguayan side Penarol.
He was dubbed a wonderkid when he signed and was recommended to the club by ex-striker Diego Forlan before they beat Lyon to his signature.
Pellistri was loaned out to LaLiga outfit Deportivo Alaves for 18 months, playing 35 times but failing to register a goal or assist.
His contract expires in 2025 and there is a chance he could leave Old Trafford temporarily to rediscover his form but reports from outlet AS suggest he would prefer a permanent switch.
United are reportedly hoping he will have a good World Cup for Uruguay so they can sell him for more.
The emergence of fellow youngster Alejandro Garnacho means Pellistri’s days are numbered and opportunities are blocked.
The 20-year-old could be one of a number of outcasts allowed to leave by Ten Hag as he looks to overhaul the squad.
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The likes of Brandon Williams and Aaron Wan-Bissaka could depart this winter.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s future remains uncertain amid claims the club want to bring in Bayern Munich ace Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting as a replacement.
Ronaldo has been linked with moves to Al-Hilal and Sporting Lisbon.
