Fabrizio Romano: another exit as United player’s loan deal about to be completed, includes buy option

Manchester United left-back Tyrell Malacia is on the verge of completing a loan move to PSV Eindhoven today.

Having struggled to reintegrate into Ruben Amorim’s squad following his prolonged absence due to injury, Malacia has been heavily linked with a January exit.

Previously expected to go on loan to Benfica, Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the deal fell through at an advanced stage.

However, on transfer deadline day, Malacia once again appeared to be headed for a temporary exit as a loan with PSV Eindhoven appeared to be in the works.

Furthermore, the Manchester Evening News reported last night that while the loan agreement had not yet been concluded, it is expected to include an option to buy Malacia on a permanent basis.

Today, it appears as if Malacia’s move to PSV is progressing if Romano’s latest update proves correct.

“PSV Eindhoven are set to fix details of Tyrell Malacia’s loan move from Man United today,” the Italian journalist reported on X.

“Malacia, already in Holland to get the move done.”

🚨🔴⚪️ PSV Eindhoven are set to fix details of Tyrell Malacia’s loan move from Man United today.

Malacia, already in Holland to get the move done. pic.twitter.com/aaFBt0Lw5U

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 4, 2025

With Celtic and Real Betis both reportedly showing an interest in Malacia at earlier stages, it seems as if the Dutch player was involved in a non-stop transfer merry-go-round.

This comes after United reportedly told Malacia that he would be free to leave the club during the winter transfer window.

While United have been low on reinforcements in the full-back positions, the signing of Patrick Dorgu has provided a glimmer of hope as the club hopes that he can bring new energy to Amorim’s team.

These latest developments provide Dorgu with an opportunity to prove himself while also enabling Malacia to get the game time he needs to revive his career.

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Mathew Cohen

A faithful Manchester United supporter, Mathew has worked as a football writer and analyst for SB Nation, FanSided, and now The Peoples Person. Mathew’s heroes include David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Sir Alex Ferguson, all of whom played their part in creating some special childhood memories.