Man Utd to trial radical new transfer policy with youngsters eyeing exit

Manchester United are reportedly set to trial a radical new transfer policy for the younger members of their squad and academy prospects.

The Red Devils routinely send a stable of stars out to lower league clubs to gain experience of senior football, with varying degrees of success. Sending players on loan is a valuable tool in the development of young stars and is one used by many Premier League sides.

Most of those loans last either six months or for a whole season, with the only chance to cut it short being in the January transfer window. But that can create problems if a player is not being given the game time they expected to receive at their temporary destination.

And United are now set to take a different method to ensure that as many of their youngsters as possible enjoy successful loan moves. According to The Sun, the Red Devils will bring in a 'try before you sign' policy with the prospects looking to leave on loan.

It is stated that this policy will see those players go on trial for three weeks with any clubs who are interested in taking them on loan. United hope this will let the player see if they like that prospective suitor and give the club a chance to assess the potential signing in person.

Several fringe players will be offered this new policy in the coming weeks as transfer business begins to ramp up. One player who may benefit is Nathan Bishop, who the report states is being eyed by Wycombe Wanderers.

Bishop spent last season on loan at Mansfield Town, starting every game as they reached the League Two play-off final. His performances in the fourth tier have drawn the eye of Wycombe who are looking for a new keeper after seeing David Stockdale join Sheffield Wednesday.

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