Erik ten Hag has re-iterated his reluctance to sanction the departure of Everton target Anthony Elanga at this stage of the transfer window.
The winger has struggled for minutes following Manchester United's summer signing of Antony and the emergence of youngster Alejandro Garnacho. The 20-year-old has started just six times this season and recent opportunities have been limited.
Yet a loan move to Merseyside is unlikely to be seriously considered until further developments at Old Trafford, with ten Hag's hunt for a striker and Jadon Sancho's bid to return to first team action both understood to be crucial factors.
