'Phenomenal' - What has been said about Hannibal Mejbri as Manchester United make transfer decision

Manchester United won't be selling Hannibal Mejbri this summer.

The promising youngster has been strongly linked with a move away from Old Trafford with Borussia Dortmund said to be interested. However, Hannibal has impressed after being given a chance in pre-season by Erik ten Hag and he won't be sold permanently.

Hannibal shone on loan at Birmingham City last season and made 41 appearances and United are reluctant to see him take a step backwards with a vast reduction of minutes if he stays at Old Trafford. As a result, a loan move is likely before the window closes.

However, with Kobbie Mainoo injured and the futures of Scott McTominay, Fred and Donny van de Beek futures uncertain, there may still be room for a combative midfielder in the squad which Hannibal could fulfil.

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Here's some praise the midfielder has earned over the last 18 months as his stock in the game continues to rise:

Erik ten Hag praised the effort all the youngsters have made during pre-season, including Hannibal: "They deserve it; otherwise, we don’t line them up," he told MUTV. "When you start pre-season, we have to give them opportunities, but they have to take it.

"They are brave, and that is what I like. Be brave, play football, and show yourself. If you want to play in the first team, you have to take responsibility in and out of possession, and those young guys are doing it.

"I am happy with their development. Such games like this one also last week against Dortmund, we had the game against Wrexham. That is so valuable for the young players,