How Manchester United's loanees are performing across Europe

There are fewer academies systems in world football that are rated as highly and operate as well as that of Manchester United's.

While there can be a bit of overhyping of just about every youngster that shows promise at academy level for the Red Devils following a number of successful graduates, the way in which they churn out professional footballers at all levels of the game is seriously impressive - even if all of them don't quite make it at Old Trafford.

There is currently a talented crop of young individuals on the cusp at United who have moved away on loan in search of valuable first team minutes. Mixed in with that are a few more familiar faces, also in search of more regular playing time.

90min has rounded up all 12 current loanees and summarised how they're faring at their current clubs.

1. Jesse Lingard

Current club: West Ham
Deal: Season-long loan

There are very few United fans who didn't want to see Jesse Lingard recapture his form with a loan move, so to see him doing exactly that at West Ham is an absolute fantastic.

Since sealing a temporary switch on January deadline day, Lingard has been instrumental for the Hammers, racking up five goals and two assists in seven games.

His resurgence has even earned him a recall to Gareth Southgate's England squad for the first set of 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

Lionel Lingard is back.

2. Diogo Dalot

Current club: AC Milan
Deal: Season-long loan

For whatever reason, it hasn't worked out for Diogo Dalot under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and he was out on loan despite United now lacking options beyond Aaron Wan-Bissaka at right-back.

Dalot has made 24 appearances for Milan since joining on loan and featured against his parent club in the Europa League, but hasn't established himself as a go-to player under Stefano Pioli. His versatility however has seen him become the ideal backup/rotation to both Davide Calabria and Theo Hernandez, both of whom have been virtually flawless all season.

By no means a failure, but a frustrating spell which hasn't boosted his stock.

3. Andreas Pereira

Current club: Lazio
Deal: Season-long loan with option to buy

Heading to Italy with Dalot at the start of the season was Andreas Pereira, who instead headed for Rome to sign with Lazio.

The 25-year-old has only started in two of his 18 Serie A appearances so far and has chipped in with one goal and three assists in all competitions. Lazio are reported to have an option to buy Pereira for around £24.5m, and while there is still time, it seems unlikely that they will part with such a sum of cash for someone who hasn't really made a huge impact.

4. Facundo Pellistri

Current club: Alaves
Deal: Season-long loan

One of four signings last summer for the Red Devils, Pellistri was initially kept around the club and ripped it up in the Under-23s before being sent on loan in January to gain some first team experience.

Joining La Liga side Alaves, the Uruguayan has made five appearances for the relegation-threatened side, but impressed in a 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid recently - even earning some praise from Luis Suarez in the process.

5. Tahith Chong

Current club: Club Brugge
Deal: Season-long loan

Dutch winger Tahith Chong was initially sent to Werder Bremen, but was sent back and re-distributed to Club Brugge, having failed to impress in Germany.

Being recalled from loan is always a worrying sign, but 21-year-old has turned it around in Belgium, however, racking up four assists and one goal in eight games. Found his groove.

6. Joel Pereira

Current club: Huddersfield
Deal: Season-long loan

Despite once looking somewhat promising and rated by previous managers, time has caught up to goalkeeper Joel Pereira and the ship has most definitely sailed for him in Manchester.

A season-long loan to Huddersfield should've repaired the damage done in a torrid spell at Hearts, but the 24-year-old still can't get a game. And with his contract up at United in summer, it looks like he'll quietly find a fresh start on a free transfer

7. James Garner

Current club: Nottingham Forest
Deal: Season-long loan

Similarly to Chong, James Garner was recalled in January from Watford and instead sent out to Nottingham Forest, having been lost in the shuffle at the Hornets.

It's prove to be a good move for the youngster, as the midfielder looks much more comfortable in the Midlands.

He put in a man of the match performance against Brentford and took the captain's armband late on. Bags of talent, but now it's time to deliver.

8. Dylan Levitt

Current club: Istra 1961
Deal: Season-long loan

Levitt was recalled from League One side Charlton having failed to make an impact. And while it was expected that he might sit back in United's Under-23s for the rest of the season, he rolled the dice and headed to Croatia in search of first team action.

He has since made one appearance for Istra and remains highly-rated among United fans, but he needs time to develop.

9. Teden Mengi

Current club: Derby County
Deal: Season-long loan

Teden Mengi took strides forward by securing a loan move to Wayne Rooney's Derby County in January, and his eagerness for senior football is paying dividends.

United fans are raving about the 18-year-old defender and rightly so; he's taken like a duck to water in the Championship and settled in immediately, earning high praise from Rooney for his performances. His presence might just be key in keeping them in the division.

He signed a new contract with United until 2024 in March. One for the future.

10. Ethan Laird

Current club: MK Dons
Deal: Season-long loan

While all the praise has gone to Mengi, Ethan Laird followed similar suit by joining League One side MK Dons and has quietly been solid.

Laird has made 16 league appearances and chipped in with three assists, persevering through injury struggles to impress. A productive spell.

11. Di'Shon Bernard

Current club: Salford City
Deal: Season-long loan

Di'Shon Bernard has slipped under the radar following his 2019 Europa League debut, but has been plugging away in League Two with Salford City since October 2020.

The young defender has impressed, making 27 appearances in all competitions so far. A good end to the season looks likely, but the next step is impressing in a more challenging division.

12. Aliou Traore

Current club: SM Caen
Deal: Season-long loan

French midfielder Aliou Traore hasn't quite made headlines among United fans just yet, but is on loan in Ligue 2 in his native France.

He's racked up 19 league appearances, but has only started six times and is yet to provide any goal contributions.