Manchester United have announced the club's eighth departure and seventh loan of a busy January transfer window. Rhys Bennett has joined Stockport County on loan for the remainder of the season, chopping Erik ten Hag's emergency centre-back options further amid relentless injury issues. The 20-year-old has made the short trip to League Two leaders Stockport County, who are vying for two promotions in three seasons after returning to the Football League in 2022. It has led to Ten Hag calling on 19-year-old Willy Kambwala, handing him his first start in the Premier League defeat against West Ham United and two more appearances. Bennett featured on the bench at West Ham before Christmas and in the FA Cup third-round clash with Wigan Athletic in the New Year.

Source: Express January 19, 2024 20:17 UTC