Erik ten Hag has told Facundo Pellistri two major benefits of Manchester United loan exit

Facundo Pellistri impressed again in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Athletic Bilbao but the 21-year-old may still benefit from a loan move.

Pellistri was on hand to net a last-gasp equaliser at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, getting on the end of Harry Maguire's knockdown and firing in a half-volley. The goal capped off an encouraging 90 minutes from the young Uruguayan in which he provided a constant threat down the right wing.

Manchester United have been open to a temporary exit for Pellistri since March, and while a pre-season of promise has excited fans, a temporary exit remains the sensible decision. The winger managed just 223 minutes of first-team football last season, starting just once in a Europa League last-16 second-leg clash at Real Betis with the result already decided.

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He is still only 21 and in need of regular football, but that is something Erik ten Hag cannot guarantee him at United. Antony is the first-choice on the right and Jadon Sancho is still liked by the Dutchman.

Amad Diallo was in a similar position around this time last year, seeing United spend £86million on a marquee signing to fill his position. The decision was made to send him on loan, and Ten Hag explained his reasoning.

“I spoke to him [Ten Hag] before I came here," Amad told Sky Sports of his loan move to Sunderland. “He said it would be a good experience for me to play more games, to get more confidence and to come back to Manchester more ready.”

Amad's spell at the Stadium of Light saw him develop into one of the league's most