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While first-team transfer dealings remained muted during the January window, Manchester United were kept busy with regard to the academy.

A few youngsters returned from loan spells hoping to catch Michael Carrick‘s eye, while others found new homes. One of them was Sekou Kone, who left to join INEOS-owned FC Lausanne Sport for the rest of the season.

However, the temporary stint has not started in the manner the midfield wonderkid would have hoped for.

He has managed only a 10-minute cameo while being forced to watch from the bench in two other league encounters.

Now, according to The Manchester Evening News, the Swiss side, while naming their UEFA Conference League squad, have chosen to omit the Malian.

This update will greatly disappoint the Red Devils, as they had only agreed to the loan so that the 20-year-old could earn minutes in the European club competition.

“FC Lausanne-Sport have not included Manchester United youngster Sekou Kone in their UEFA Conference League squad. Kone trained with Ineos-owned Lausanne throughout the winter window before officially signing on loan for the remainder of the season.

“The loan will offer the 20-year-old an opportunity to play in the Swiss Super...