Man United agree deadline day loan deal after 'huge demand all summer long'

The youngster is expected to leave Old Trafford before the 11pm deadline as he looks for regular game time

Manchester United have agreed a deal with Scottish side Dundee that will see young midfielder Jack Moorhouse go on loan.

The players is said to have gaining huge amounts of interest throughout the summer, with the Daily Mail reporting that Dundee have beaten off competition from the likes of Wigan Athletic, Bolton Wanderers, Huddersfiled Town and Stockport County to complete the transfer.

Moorhouse is the latest of a batch of United youngsters to continue their development on loan in Scotland. Winger Ethan Williams spent last season with Falkirk, while Jacob Devaney is now with Hibernian after previously impressing with St Mirren.

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Moorhouse spent last season on loan with Leyton Orient. He made 20 appearances in League One, providing one assist. The 20-year-old has 29 appearances for United's development squad, scoring six goals and providing five assists.

He has however been left out of the squad for both of the Premier League 2 games so far this season.

The midfielder could be one of a few players to leave United on loan before the end of the window. Young left-back Harry Amass is another who can leave.

United had been in negotiations with Championship side Burnley over a potential deal, but that appears to have fallen through. There is though expected to be a lt of interest from Championship clubs over a late loan deal before the 11pm deadline.

Striker Chido Obi is also keen to head out on loan in search of more regular first team football.

They will only sanction a move if they believe that the club they are going to will aid their development.

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