Manchester United youngsters Joe Hugill and Sonny Aljofree are set to join National League side Altrincham in innovative loan moves.
It is understood the FA Youth Cup winners will continue to train with United and be available to play for the Under-21s as well as Altrincham.
Sources say the legislation allows them to gain non-league experience whilst remaining involved in the day-to-day environment at United. Hugill and Aljofree's academy teammate Maxi Oyedele joined Altrincham on loan earlier this month.