One source claims that Erik ten Hag may let the Uruguayan youth Facundo Pellistri to leave Old Trafford during the January transfer window, prompting interest from La Liga.

The 21-year-old has already made six appearances this season across all competitions, including a start in the 4-3 loss to Bayern Munich in the opening game of the Champions League group stage.

Ten Hag said to TNT Sports, “Pellistri is doing very well, over a long period,” when asked about his surprise selection against the Bundesliga winners. He had to go all the way from South America to start the game against Brighton. Today, I believe it is a good tactical fit, as (Alphonso) Davies is a very оffensive player.

He’s fast, but Pellistri can keep up with him. Davies is not a strong defender, and neither is his dribbling, therefore starting Pellistri in this game was perhaps a wise idea. With Bruno in the No. 10 position, we can enjoy a great deal of possession because he is both inventive and a skilled presser.

The recent home loss to Crystal Palace was his first start of the season, and he has been on the active roster for every first-team game this season.

According to a report in the Spanish publication Fichajes, Pellestri and his agency are ‘likely to investigate options’ ahead of the January transfer window in order to find a club where he can get regular playing time. According to the source, recently hired Sevilla manager Diego Alonso has ‘ordered’ the Europa League champions to make a move for the United winger, but the transfer will only go through if at least two players are released from the La Liga club’s roster.

For Pellistri, a loan to Sevilla is “an ideal solution for both parties,” and the club is “an extremely attractive destination” for his next professional step.