Pranav Nair
Derby County reach an agreement to take Manchester United starlet Teden Mengi on loan
According to the Daily Mail, Derby County have agreed on a loan deal for talented Manchester United youngster Teden Mengi.
One of United’s highest-rated youngsters, Mengi is held in high regard at United. He will now travel to Derby for a medical before signing on loan for the remainder of the season.
Currently managed by United legend Wayne Rooney, the Championship side are keen to rebuild their side. The Rams have been left depleted by departures amidst financial concerns.
Mengi has been training regularly with United’s first-team squad. He made his debut in the Europa League against LASK last August. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to help out Rooney and believes he can aid Mengi in his development.
Despite being just 18, the youngster has shown enough potential to suggest there is something special in him. The talent, however, needs to be honed and there is only so much that can be achieved by playing in the reserves.
Three wins on the bounce has seen Derby put some daylight between them and the relegation zone. Having Mengi experience the hustle and bustle of the Championship will help the player develop his abilities.
The 18-year-old is effectively the club’s fifth-choice centre-back. This is given Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo’s fall from favour.
However, he has found opportunities difficult to come by. The opportunity to join Derby is a godsend and it is up to him to make the most of the opportunity.
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As long as he receives enough game time, the deal will see everyone benefit. Hopefully, he will return to the club a better player.
