TYRELL MALACIA could still leave Manchester United this month.
Malacia is approaching the final five months of his contract and will seek clarity from new head coach before making a decision on his future.
Malacia returned to the United squad in OctoberCredit: Molloy/ProSports/Shutterstock
Malacia was Ten Hag’s first signing in July 2022Credit: Getty
The 26-year-old left back has generated some interest in this month’s transfer window but none of the options appeal to Malacia.
Malacia has made one substitute appearance this season .
The Dutchman was one of five members of Ruben Amorim’s five-man ‘bomb squad’ who were told to report for training at a separate time to the main squad.
, , and all gained permanent or temporary transfers but Malacia did not.
Malacia has been an unused substitute 11 times since he was reintegrated into the squad in October .
Malacia, who became , will be released in the summer if he is not sold in the winter window.
The Netherlands international joined on loan midway through last season after making five starts under Amorim. Malacia was substituted at half-time in four of them.
Malacia has been injury-free since returning from a 550-day lay-off last season, having undergone two rounds of knee surgery.
United’s probable switch to a back four could further reduce Malacia’s chances of playing time, with and ahead of him in the pecking order.
Malacia played 45 minutes and scored for United Under 21s in their 4-1 win at Wolves on Monday night.
Carrick also has 18-year-old left back to potentially call upon, but the summer signing is yet to make his debut.
Fellow left back has returned to United as he mulls over whether to return to Sheffield Wednesday on loan or join another Championship club.
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