Amorim 'approval' for two youth stars to leave the club in January

Rúben Amorim has"given his approval" for two of Manchester United's brightest young talents to leave the club on loan during the January transfer window.

After a disappointing start to the season, the Red Devils are in need of a squad overhaul.

With the January window now open, United are focused on both incoming and outgoing deals. Among those who could depart are academy graduates Dan Gore and Harry Amass, who are being considered for loan moves to gain valuable first-team experience.

United are eager to loan out at least two young players this month, with the 20-year-old Gore and 17-year-old Amass among the primary candidates.

Gore, who made two senior appearances under former manager Erik ten Hag, previously had a loan spell at Port Vale disrupted by injury.

Speaking about Gore after his Premier League debut, Ten Hag stated:“It’s a good birthday for him, but I’m not a coach who gives opportunities to players [for no reason]; they have to earn it. Once they earn it, they have their chance.

“They have to earn it every day in training. I don’t hand opportunities to young players. They must consistently prove their worth in training because if they don’t, it can affect the team.

“We are very critical. They have to deserve it every day in training. And when the standards are too low, they will hear from us, and we don’t play them because they have to train every day to the maximum.”

Amass, meanwhile, is a highly regarded defender who has yet to make his senior debut for the club.

Although he is seen as having a bright future, the club believes a loan move would aid his development.

Despite these outgoing plans, Amorim has emphasized that such loans will not generate the funds needed to support further transfers.

Speaking earlier this month, the United boss said:“We don’t have that possibility in January if we don’t take [sell] some players. So you know the situation better than I do.

“It’s not the case that I am arriving here and I can spend a lot of money changing all the team. You know the situation, so it’s not a point to talk about it.”

A number of senior players have also been linked with moves away. Marcus Rashford is the most notable name, having publicly admitted interest in pursuing new opportunities after spending his entire career at Old Trafford.

However, a January exit for the England international could be complicated by his high wages.

Additionally, Joshua Zirkzee, who was signed just this past summer, is reportedly open to a return to Italy after struggling to adapt to life in the Premier League.

Amorim’s approval of Gore and Amass’ loan departures reflects the club’s focus on developing young talent while navigating the financial challenges of the current transfer window.