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Richard Fay

Manchester United defender Ethan Laird close to loan move after Watford deal collapsed

Manchester United defender Ethan Laird is set to join Championship side Queens Park Rangers after a proposed loan move to Watford collapsed.

Laird, 21, had provisionally agreed to join Watford on a season-long loan last month, but talks subsequently cooled off after Watford signing Mario Gaspar.

The Hornets signed the Spanish right-back on a free transfer from Villarreal, meaning they could no longer assure Laird of regular football next season, something that is viewed as crucial in his development plan.

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