‘Really pushing’: Sky Sports reporter says in-demand United player is edging closer to January exit

Facundo Pellistri looks set to be the next departure out of Old Trafford this month following the likes of Jadon Sancho and Hannibal Mejbri. 

The Manchester United winger had the pick of numerous clubs to join on loan over the winter window, with PSV Eindhoven, LA Galaxy and Granada among the sides keen on acquiring his signature. As per Fabrizio Romano, Pellistri has chosen the latter.

United are in talks with the La Liga outfit to hash out the details of a deal that would see Pellistri spend the remainder of the campaign with Granada. Then, he is likely to return to Manchester.

It would be the third loan of the player’s Red Devils career; he oversaw two spells with Alaves after signing from Penarol for £9 million in 2020. He has been limited to just four starts with United –  three of which have come this season – and 366 minutes on the pitch in 2023/2024.

The latest on Pellistri’s exit

Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth spoke with GiveMeSport to share his verdict on the matter, explaining: “It seems that Granada are the ones who are really, really pushing just now. PSV Eindhoven and a couple of other Dutch clubs have been interested, along with clubs in the MLS, but Granada are the ones who seem to be pushing for Facundo Pellistri.

“He has still got 18 months left on his contract and Manchester United have the option of a further year, so it will be interesting to see – if and when this deal does happen – what kind of deal Manchester United would do.

“They could still afford to sanction a straight loan and then have him come back in the summer, with a year left plus an option, and still get a good market value for him. Otherwise, they could decide it will be a loan until the end of the season, but they will attach an option price to that loan deal as well.”