Manchester United players on loan 2015-16 chances next season

Manchester United players on loan 2015-16 

Remember Federico Macheda? whose late winner against Aston Villa helped Manchester United clinch the title in 2008-09 season. A series of six loan spells followed and the Italian was sold to Cardiff City during the start of the 2014-15 season. Now he plays for Nottingham Forest in the Championship after being loaned off by Cardiff City during the start of the season. So what does it take for a 17 year old who scored a winner on his debut for Manchester United seven years back to fall so deep in his career that he plays for a Championship side now. Six Loan Spells!! That was what all it took. Young players from the academy are usually sent out on loans and they decide their fortune.

Macheda was an instant hit an Manchester United

With the loan terms having such a huge impact on one’s career, let’s have a look at the current players who were on loan this past 2015-16 season and how they fair to be a part of United’s first team for next season. Man Utd loan watch.

Adnan Januzaj (loaned to Borussia Dortmund)

After an impressive pre-season Januzaj started for quite a few matches against Newcastle, Aston Villa and even in the Champions League qualifiers against Club Brugge. On the last day of the summer transfer window he was loaned to Dortmund where he struggled to find a place in the starting eleven, he could only manage three starts for the German side. With his disastrous spell in Germany doing no good to him, United called him back in January. Played in the under 21s, struggled to prove his fitness, Januzaj was only preferred to the bench and was hardly used by Van Gaal from then.

Once regarded as the future of Manchester United is now becoming a forgotten man.

Chances next year: Would be decided by who is managing. If Van Gaal, he would again be loaned out, Mourinho comes in maybe we have to see, how would be approach the youth and academy, let’s see, most probably would be loaned again. And if Giggs takes over he would be given enough chances to prove his worth only if he could match up to the fitness levels.

Ashley Fletcher (loaned to Barnsley)
With 7 goals from 23 appearances for Barnsley, Fletcher is expecting first team spot at Manchester United next season. Rashford and he were of the same class and is determined to impress the staff at Old Trafford and is keen to find a place in United’s playing eleven. Fletcher already took over the limelight from Rashford when he scored in the England Under-20s where Rashford played just for 20 minutes coming off the bench.

Chances next year: With an impressive loan spell, Fletcher would challenge for a first team spot. Would probably be included in the 23 man squad next season.

Donald Love (loaned to Wigan Athletic)

Regarded as one of the finest products of the academy, joined Manchester United when he was eight and was in the eye of Sir Alex Ferguson throughout his development at the academy. Was loaned away to Wigan early in the season where he earned seven appearances, and was called back 2 months later. Made his Manchester United debut against Sunderland in February 2016 where United lost 2-1 away to Sunderland. Was also featured in the Europa League against FC Midtjylland which again was a 2-1 away loss to United. Usually plays as a central defender, forced to play a right back against Sunderland where he came on for the injured Matteo Darmian in the first half.

Chances next year: Difficult to break through to the first team with Smalling, Blind, Rojo, McNair and even Carrick playing at his position. Blackett and he could be used as reserve only if in case United don’t sign another defender this summer. With eyes set on Varane and others, Love would only be loaned out next season as well.

James Wilson (loaned to Brighton & Hove Albion)

With an impressive season in the Championship, James Wilson has transformed into a better player said Brighton manager Chris Hughton. Joined Brighton on loan in November, Wilson recorded a total of 5 goals from 24 appearances. With an impressive start to his Manchester United career under David Moyes, Wilson was not given enough chances under Van Gaal which eventually made way to Marcus Rashford. Wilson, with his growth at Brighton would try and make an impact in the pre-season.

Chances next year: Loaned out again if Van Gaal stays. Would be given chances if Giggs takes over as he had already been featured in all of the games Giggs managed after Moyes was sacked in the 2014-15 season.

James Wilson loaned to Brighton

Joe Rothwell (loaned to Barnsley)

With short spells at Blackpool and Barnsley, Joe Rothwell had a dull season throughout. He underwent a surgery to remove his tonsils and lost quite a bit of weight in that process. He needed to beef him up which he eventually did and was also in contention to feature on the bench for United’s game against Watford early March.

Chances next year: Central midfield that’s where he plays and would need to prove himself to get into that position at United. Next season he probably would be sold.

Nick Powell (loaned to Hull City)

Loaned to Hull City on the last day of the January transfer window, Nick Powell had a tough time with injuries at Hull and the only achievement during his spell was to feature in the FA Cup fifth round tie for Hull against Arsenal which ended 0-0.

Chances next year: With his contract running out this summer would probably be released by United next season and would be a free agent.

Tyler Blackett (loaned to Celtic)

His long passes in the 2014-15 season impressed all football lovers and was a Van Gaal favorite during the first part of the season. McNair and he had a very good 2014-15 season and both extended their contract as well the same year. With McNair favored to stay at United, Blackett was loaned to Celtic where we had a disastrous season and was unable to find a place in the starting eleven. This loan spell turned out to be a disaster for Blackett.

Chances next year: Would probably he loaned again next season.

Victor Valdes (loaned to Standard Liege)

The former Barcelona keeper is currently going through a dark patch in his career. He was recently in the news as he lost his cool and grabbed Anderlecht defender by his throat. After being exiled by Van Gaal for allegedly refusing to play for the club's Under-21 side, nothing has gone his way.

Chances next year: With already in talks with Espanyol, Valdes contract with Manchester United would come to an end this summer and would be released by United.

Other players on loan last season

Joel Castro Pereira (loaned to Rochdale)

Chances next year: Loaned out again.

Sam Johnstone (loaned to Preston North End)

Chances next year: Loaned out again.

Kieran O'Hara (loaned to Morecambe)

Chances next year: Loaned out again.

Players moved on to other clubs after their loan moves

Ben Pearson sold to Preston North End

Liam Grimshaw sold to Preston North End