“Brilliant” United wonderkid who was overlooked by Amorim set for deadline day loan switch – report

Manchester United are about to let go of one of their young stars on a temporary basis this winter. Departures United have not had any incomings this winter but have sold Joe Hugill to Kilmarnock. Youth Cup-winning captain Rhys Bennett has also departed to Fleetwood Town. They have also sent Harry Amass on loan to Norwich City and Toby Collyer to Hull City. There are also strong rumours that Jacob Devaney will go out on loan to St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership. James Scanlon United have also decided that James Scanlon’s future will be away from the club, at least on a temporary basis. The Manchester Evening News reports that, “Manchester United youngster James Scanlon is set to join Swindon Town on loan for the remainder of the season. Scanlon has outgrown academy football and is ready to test himself in a senior environment.” Swindon Town are currently in the playoff picture in League Two, sitting in sixth position in the league. Scanlon missed out on a loan in the summer but will hope to finally test himself at senior club level. International career The 19-year-old has been in terrific form for the academy over recent years and scored a hat-trick in the Under-21s’ win against Sporting Clube de Portugal in the Premier League International Cup. He has scored five goals and added three assists for the academy this season. Interestingly, Scanlon has represented Gibraltar on the international scene since 2024. He has played 20 times for his country, scoring two goals for the international minnows. In spite of playing in one of the lowest ranked nations in world football, he has impressed and has been described as “brilliant”. Scanlon also demonstrates his tactical flexibility by playing as a winger for Manchester United but often as a midfielder for his nation. James Scanlon 25/26 season stats AppearancesGoalsAssists Mins played 22531641 Source: transfermarkt.com Feature image Dan Mullan via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Alex Browne Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Alex has a Master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast and La Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain. Having lived in the country since 2011, Alex is The Peoples Person’s Spanish football expert and is fluent in both Spanish and Catalan. He dreams of witnessing a United captain triumphantly hoisting the Premier League and Champions League trophy in the air once more.