Official: another United wonderkid’s disappointing EFL loan spell cut short

Notts County have confirmed that Sonny Aljofree has returned to Manchester United after a frustrating loan spell. Aljofree’s time at Notts County United are not expected to be busy this January, especially in terms of making signings and reinforcing Ruben Amorim’s squad options. However, a couple of outstanding transfer matters remain, primarily regarding the future of some of the players in the club’s academy ranks. With United out of Europe this season, first-team minutes are likely to be scarce for youngsters, forcing the Red Devils to be creative so as not to halt their progress. For the club, loan moves to the Championship or other English lower divisions represent the most probable path forward. A few loanees from the summer have since returned, including Toby Collyer following an injury-disrupted stint at West Brom. A report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that Aljofree and goalkeeper Elyh Harrison were also set to depart Notts County and Shrewsbury respectively. Aljofree enjoyed a very positive start to life at Notts County. He made 11 appearances, including 10 starts for the League Two outfit. However, he has not turned out for the side since late September. CompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssistsMinutes Played League Two91-687¹ FA Cup—- EFL Trophy1–68¹ EFL Cup1–90¹ Total:111-845¹ Now, Notts County have confirmed that Aljofree has indeed returned to Old Trafford. Notts County statement on Aljofree A Notts County statement read, “Sonny Aljofree has returned to Manchester United with our best wishes for the future.” “The defender made 11 appearances after joining us on loan in the summer, scoring once in a 4-1 victory over Shrewsbury Town.” United will likely be looking for potential next loan destinations for the Plymouth-born 21-year-old player. Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim and his players are next in action on Sunday when they face arch rivals Leeds United at Elland Road. 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 Latest Top Stories… Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!