Manchester United promising midfielder Jack Moorhouse is set to join Scottish side Dundee United on loan, according to The Daily Mail.
Dundee beat Plymouth Argyle, Wigan Athletic, Huddersfield Town, Stockport, and other clubs to secure the signing of the United academy graduate.
Moorhouse spent the first half of last season on loan at Leyton Orient. He featured in 24 matches for the League One club, scoring one goal and providing two assists.
The 20-year-old returned to United in January. He played a crucial role in helping the U21s reach the Premier League 2 play-off final, where they lost to Brighton & Hove Albion.
Moorhouse did not feature in the first-team pre-season games, raising doubts over whether he is part of manager Michael Carrick’s long-term plans.
The Ireland youth international is now set to join Dundee on loan to gather more first team experience.
The Terrors have endured an inconsistent start to the season, collecting six points from their opening four Scottish Premiership games and losing to Aberdeen in the Scottish League Cup.
Moorhouse could face competition from Ethan Hamilton and Ryan Finnigan for a starting berth in manager Jim Goodwin’s central midfield pairing.
The Irish midfielder needs to be exceptional for the Scottish side to have a realistic chance of breaking into Man United’s first team.
The Red Devils have strengthened their midfield this summer with the additions of Carlos Baleba, Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, further increasing competition for places.
Moorhouse, described as a ‘technically gifted midfielder‘ by the Man United official website, is known for his versatility, industry and creativity.
If he completes his move to Dundee United, Moorhouse could have the opportunity to develop those qualities more consistently at senior level and establish himself as a reputable midfielder.
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