Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 17:59, UK
Manchester United have given Ethan Williams the green light to complete a loan move in January, a source has told Football Insider.
Stockport and Leyton Orient are two of a number of EFL clubs who have contacted United about signing the 19-year-old this month.
United are now hoping to gain first-team experience after promoting Williams to first-team training.
He signed a formal professional contract with the club in July 2024 (via Ethan Williams on Instagram).
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Born in 2005, the teenager joined the Red Devils from Rochdale’s youth team in 2019 and has steadily risen through the ranks since then.
Seeing an academy graduate like Koby Mainu seize his chance and establish himself as a first-team regular could provide inspiration for promising young players like Williams, who signed last summer. There is sex.
Ethan Williams celebrated signing his first professional contract with Man United on Instagram.
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He has been in excellent form at youth level this season, scoring six goals and providing an assist in just nine competitive appearances, including three in the UEFA Youth League.
His performances build on his outstanding season last season, when he scored 17 goals and provided nine assists, playing a key role in Man United’s Under-18s winning the treble.
The young winger impressed with his performances and attracted attention from EFL clubs despite not going out on loan in the summer.
Stockport are currently seventh in League One, with Leyton Orient one point behind in eighth. While both clubs are competing for a playoff spot, it appears they will also be competing for Williams’ contract.
In other news, Stockport are battling Premier League clubs to sign Blackpool teenage sensation.
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