Manchester United has officially confirmed that midfielder Jack Moorhouse has been loaned to Leyton Orient for a season. The 19-year-old Moorhouse quickly made his debut, coming on as a substitute for 25 minutes in the match against Huddersfield, unfortunately, they suffered a 0-3 defeat.
Moorhouse joined Manchester United in 2022 but was sidelined for a year due to a serious ankle injury before making his return. The Irish U21 international has yet to play for the Manchester United first team, but in February, during a match against Tottenham, he sat on the bench due to a significant injury crisis affecting Amorin's squad.
Leyton Orient's head coach Richie Wellens, a former Manchester United youth midfielder himself, stated after signing Moorhouse: "Moorhouse is a highly talented footballer who can change the dynamics of a game as a midfielder. I believe this is a genuinely exciting signing for us, and he is a player with great potential."
Manchester United shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe places great emphasis on youth training. Although most young players may not become first-team players, they can be sold for profit. This summer, the Red Devils have loaned out several young talents, including newly signed French forward Enzo Kana-Biyik, who has been loaned to another team of La Gantoise, Lausanne Sports.
Lausanne Sports has begun its UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying campaign, with their second-round opponent being the North Macedonian team Vardar. Unfortunately, 18-year-old Biyik suffered a severe knee injury during pre-season training with Lausanne Sports and will be sidelined for up to eight weeks, returning to the pitch in late September, missing the first two months of the new season.
The Manchester United U16 youth team is currently participating in the Northern Ireland Super Cup, which was formerly known as the "Milk Cup," a stage where talents like Beckham, Scholes, and Rashford showcased their skills. This time, the young Red Devils include notable players such as Kai Rooney, the son of legend Wayne Rooney, and Jesse Carrick, the son of Michael Carrick.
Both England legends were present to watch the match, but unfortunately, the final was won by their opponents, Southampton. Southampton triumphed over Manchester United with a 1-0 victory thanks to a winning goal from Judy Daniels in the second half, claiming the championship.
Currently, the star player of Manchester United's youth training system, Gabriel, is just 14 years old and will celebrate his 15th birthday in two months. However, he did not participate in the aforementioned match because the nickname "little Messi" Gabriel has already been selected for the U18 team, where he played in a match against Watford on Friday.
Manchester United's youth team won 6-1, and Gabriel scored an incredible goal during the match. He escaped from three defenders with a Marseille turn, then evaded another tackle before shooting low into the net. Gabriel's goal quickly caused a sensation on social media, with fans believing he is destined for greatness.
Gabriel renewed his contract with Manchester United this summer, turning down offers from European giants like Barcelona and Real Madrid to stay with the Red Devils. He has been assigned the number 95 jersey, reportedly the largest number in the club's history.
However, Gabriel will still be unable to represent Manchester United's first team next season, as only players who turn 15 years old in August of this year or earlier are eligible to compete.