Manchester United announced a list of youth loan departures on deadline day. Loans Ethan Wheatley secured a loan deal to Bradford City after returning from Northampton Town last month. James Scanlon also sealed his first senior loan to Swindon Town. Premier League 2 captain Jacob Devaney will also have an opportunity to showcase his talents in the Scottish Premiership for St Mirren. Gabriele Biancheri The Peoples Person recently relayed that Real Betis were interested in securing the lethal United academy star. Nonetheless, a deal fell through as United decided his development would be better served in the English Football League. Official move The club’s official website announced on deadline day that, “Gabriele Biancheri has agreed his first loan move away from Manchester United.” They also added that, “the Wales Under-21 international will gain experience with Rotherham United, for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.” They finished by stating that, “we wish Gabe the best of luck during his time at the New York Stadium.” The young striker will link up with fellow academy starlet Dan Gore, who has been a regular for Rotherham this season. Best of luck to Gabriele Biancheri, who has agreed a loan move to Rotherham United until the end of the season 🤝 — Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 2, 2026 The Millers also announced the move on their official website. They report that, “Rotherham United are delighted to confirm the loan signing of Manchester United forward Gabriele Biancheri, who joins the club in a temporary deal until the end of the season, subject to Premier League, EFL and FA ratification.” They closed their statement by stating, “we are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Gabriele in the latest chapter of what is sure to be a storied career and we look forward to seeing him in action for the Millers.” Biancheri also delighted Speaking to the club’s local media, the Welsh forward also expressed his delight at getting a chance in senior football. Biancheri stated, “yeah, it’s been brewing for a couple of weeks. I had a call with the gaffer a couple of days ago and he told me about the plan and his vision for me at the club. I’m really excited to get going.” On making the move to senior football he claimed, “yeah. I feel like I need that next step. I need this challenge to test myself and put myself into uncomfortable positions, and hopefully I’ll become a better player and person from it.” +1 message from Gabe. 🤳#RUFC | #TownCountyUnited pic.twitter.com/47pI6wVKWQ — Rotherham United (@RotherhamUnited) February 2, 2026 Rotherham United will next be in action on Saturday afternoon when they host Biancheri’s former club, Cardiff City. Gabriele Biancheri’s 2025-2026 stats MatchesGoalsAssistsMins played 21841191 Featured image Lewis Storey 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.





