Man United youngster's training ground scrap, red card and comments that 'raised eyebrows'

Dan Gore's rise at Manchester United has been a rollercoaster ride.

The 20-year-old midfielder is the latest academy star striving to make the leap to first-team football. He has turned heads with his tenacity, technical ability and unwavering determination. That said, his combative streak has ruffled a few feathers.

From a fiery altercation during training to a shocking sending-off that left supporters aghast, Gore - now on loan at Rotherham United - has been anything but dull. Here, MEN delves into his journey so far, the controversies that have shaped him, and what the future may hold.

Gore joined United's academy in 2018, following several years honing his skills at Burnley. His rapid progression saw him feature alongside Alejandro Garnacho in the club's triumphant 2022 FA Youth Cup team.

His exceptional performances earned him an invitation from Ralf Rangnick to train with the first team, and he was later crowned United Reserve Team Player of the Year for the 2022/23 season. In September 2023, Gore made his senior debut in the EFL Cup against Crystal Palace, and three months later, he marked his Premier League bow against Aston Villa.

The following January, he was loaned to League One side Port Vale, but a quadricep injury limited him to just one appearance at Vale Park. After returning to United that summer, Gore suffered a dislocated shoulder, forcing him to spend another five months on the sidelines. Once back to full fitness, he was loaned out to Rotherham. However, injury troubles have since hindered his progress.

Anthony Martial seems like a pretty placid individual, but he was anything but when Gore clattered into him during a United training session in November 2022. Along with a handful of other academy