Premier League rule change has made Manchester United transfer decision even easier

There are a lot of big decisions for Erik ten Hag to make this summer as he looks to take his Manchester United rebuild to the next level.

After agreeing a deal to bring Mason Mount to the club, next up will be the task of adding a striker and a goalkeeper to his side, as well as strengthening any other areas they can afford to.

This is always easier said than done, and a key component of this summer's transfer activity will be the players they manage to sell and those they loan out.

With so many variables at play, Ten Hag is in an unenviable position, though one of his decisions might have been made a lot easier due to an upcoming change in Premier League rules.

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It looks like it could be another important summer for Facundo Pellistri, but no matter how well he does on the upcoming US Tour, he might not be able to change what happens next. Ten Hag is a big fan of the 21-year-old, and it is understood United are in talks over an improved long-term contract for him, though that does not mean he will get a chance next season.

United received loan offers from Serie A and La Liga for him during the January window but turned them down in order to oversee his development themselves. This summer, it would make a lot more sense to allow the Uruguayan international to leave on loan again and gain some valuable experience in senior football.

There have been changes to Premier League squad registration rules ahead of the new season that could influence United's decision on Pellistri in particular.

Under previous rules, he would have qualified as an under-21 player for another season, meaning he would