It was inevitable that Hannibal would go on loan in January from Old Trafford, given his lacklustre season. The only question was where.
Despite a late inquiry from Everton, United and the player himself reportedly prefer a move to Spain, where Sevilla have been dominating the Һunt for his signature.
According to The Athletic, negotiations between the two teams are progressing, but a final agreement is unlikely until after the weekend. This means that the 20-year-old may get a start against Tottenham on Sunday.By the month’s end, Erik ten Hag should have a full complement of midfielders back from injuries and Sofyan Amrabat’s AFCON participation.
Most intriguingly, though, Hannibal’s tenure with the Red Devils may come to a close if the pact includes a buyout clause.
United might pocket a tidy sum if the option is activated; the Tunisian international signed with the club from Monaco in 2019 for approximately £8.6 million.But if the move stays at Old Trafford, Hannibal’s contract has a buy-back clause that might bring a fresh chapter to his Manchester United career.
Despite United’s great regard for their starlet, the club is realistic about the difficulty of securing regular playing time for her.Only four of Hannibal’s ten appearances this season have been starts, and he has played all 90 minutes just once.
Not only that, but Jadon Sancho is about to return to Borrussia Dortmund in the coming days, making him the second United player to go on loan this January.
Joe Hugill signs new contract at Manchester United
The 20-year-old has been a part of the Red Devils’ roster four times this season, including both Champions League matches. However, he has not yet made his first-team debut.
Hugill reportedly impressed Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag during training sessions, and he did not play a minute of Monday’s FA Cup match against Wigan Athletic.
Despite widespread speculation that the forward will sign a loan deal to depart Old Trafford before the January transfer window closes, the forward has instead signed a new contract that will keep him with the club until June 2026 with an additional year of option.Joe Hugill’s new deal with Manchester United is official. According to a statement on the club’s official website, the striker has recently agreed to new terms that will last until 2026 and include one additional year of option.
“He has developed well this season and trained regularly with the first team, while being on the bench four times, including for Monday night’s Emirates FA Cup third-round victory at Wigan Athletic.”
Hugill has been impressive this season, appearing in nine games for Premier League 2 and scoring seven goals with one assist. He has also scored once in three EFL Trophy matches.
Before signing with Manchester United in 2020, the striker played for Sunderland and Newcastle United in his youth career.
After reportedly beating out Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur for his signature, the Red Devils loaned him to Altrincham last season, where he made seven appearances and scored one.
Reports in the Manchester Evening News indicate that an agreement to send him on loan is imminent, as Manchester United are eager for him to gain more senior experience at this point in his career.
Reports have circulated this month linking the Red Devils to further forward recruits, with rumors suggesting that Ten Hag is in Ԁire need of reinforcements for the club’s attacking third.
Supposedly, though, Anthony Martial has made his intentions plain regarding his January departure; the attacker is content to remain until the campaign concludes before departing on a free transfer.
The majority of Manchester United’s winter business will involve transfers out of the club, as a result of Financial Fair Play regulations. Jadon Sancho is reportedly close to completing a loan move to Borussia Dortmund, and Hannibal Mejbri has been widely connected with Sevilla and Everton.