Erik ten Hag has transfer decision to make on Manchester United wildcard

Manchester United's next two matches could dictate the future of Facundo Pellistri after his bright cameo against Wolves.

The winger's future has been up in the air all summer at Old Trafford, with United yet to sanction a loan or permanent move. After an eye-catching pre-season, fans were left impressed by his contribution in limited minutes.

Pellistri has made just 11 Manchester United appearances since arriving at the club as a young prospect, with four of those in the Premier League. He has played more for his country, Uruguay, than his club. It's a situation that needs to change.

With Antony and Jadon Sancho hardly firing on all cylinders, and Amad out injured, Ten Hag has a decision to make. Alejandro Garnacho didn't do much to justify his inclusion from the start in the season opener while Pellstri was bold and direct when he came on. A man with a point to prove.

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There is interest in Pellistri from the continent as United stall a decision. FC Twente want to take him on loan to the Eredivisie this season.

"The name Pellistri sets the bar very high," Bruggink told De Oosttribune. "I understand that. He is a Manchester United player. He played a match against Bilbao last Sunday, in which he was just very good. (That) doesn't help much, I can tell you.

"What we have to do is keep the agent on a leash. And we also have to keep the United manager on a leash. In the end, it's also about finances. We simply can't afford a player like that, so United have