Tyler Fredricson: Celtic attempted last-minute deal for United wonderkid | OneFootball

Manchester United’s switch to a traditional back-four under Michael Carrick has paid dividends, with the Red Devils currently on a three-match winning run.

However, it has resulted in a lack of minutes for several young prospects, such as Ayden Heaven, Leny Yoro, and Tyler Fredricson.

Former head coach Ruben Amorim’s ploy of playing with a back five meant quite a few young centre-backs got their chance to shine, including Carrington graduate Fredricson.

His performances even saw him earn the Reserve Player of the Year award last season.

Tyler Fredricson broke through under Amorim

The 20-year-old made two senior appearances last season, and more opportunities were expected to come his way when INEOS decided to focus on strengthening the attack instead of the backline last summer.

Amorim did turn to the 20-year-old for the EFL Cup tie against Grimsby Town, but the academy graduate endured a nightmare against the League Two side and subsequently lost his place as a result.

Despite Matthijs de Ligt’s injury woes and Harry Maguire’s uncertain future, the England U18 international has remained a peripheral figure.

His only other appearance was a two-minute cameo against Newcastle United in December, and it was expected that the centre-back would depart on loan in January.

Celtic tried for Tyler Fredricson

As revealed by Simon Stone of The BBC, Scottish giants Celtic and Aberdeen were in touch with the player over a temporary switch.

League One side Huddersfield Town were also interested, but a calf injury means a deadline-day exit is out of the question.

“Tyler Fredricson will stay at Manchester United due to ill-timed injury.

“Had been interest from Huddersfield and Aberdeen. Celtic also in touch,” the journalist wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Deadline day is set to be quiet from a senior team perspective but INEOS are busy arranging loan deals for several of their youth stars.

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