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Young Manchester United centre-back Tyler Fredricson could seal a loan switch before the end of the month.

The 20-year-old was one of a host of young players who made their senior debut under Ruben Amorim last season when the head coach had limited options at his disposal, and the team was primarily focusing on the Europa League.

This season, the MUFC academy product only made one start, and unfortunately for him, it ended with Man Utd suffering a historic defeat in Grimsby in the third round of the Carabao Cup. Fredricson only lasted 45 minutes before being hauled off, and reportedly received an earful.

Tyler Fredricson open to January loan move

Despite being officially identified as a first-team player, the young defender has been splitting his time between the senior squad and Man Utd’s U21 team.

But according to The Athletic, Fredricson’s lack of playing time could push him out the door before the end of the month.

The source reveals that the youngster had recently changed his agency. Therefore, his new representatives could be more adamant about sealing a January move.

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If Fredricson is to leave in the coming days, it would likely be a loan move to a Championship club, following in the footsteps of fellow academy product Harry Amass, who recently signed for Norwich City, after spending the first half of the season with the free-falling Sheffield Wednesday.

Toby Collyer is also expected to join Hull City on loan, while Ehan Wheatley will spend the next six months at League One side Bradford City.

Why Fredricson won’t earn any minutes if he stays at Man United

With Amorim in charge, Fredricson occasionally earned a place on the bench. The Portuguese manager was in charge of 20 Premier League matches this term before his unceremonious sacking, and the youngster was selected in the matchday squad on 10 occasions. He was also given a brief cameo against Newcastle when the Red Devils were protecting their slender lead.

However, Fredricson was dropped from the squad during Darren Fletcher’s two-match stewardship, and the same occurred in Michael Carrick’s first two games in charge against Man City and Arsenal.

Nevertheless, the Stockport native’s lack of playing time is hardly surprising, especially following Lisandro Martinez’s return from injury. The Argentine has rekindled his partnership with Harry Maguire at the heart of the backline, dropping Ayden Heaven and Leny Yoro to the bench.

Matthijs de Ligt will also return from injury in the coming weeks, so Fredriscon is unlikely to find any space, especially since Man Utd have already been thumped out of all cup competitions this season.