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Manchester United’s famed academy could come to the rescue as INEOS search for midfield replacements for both Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte.

The Brazilian has already announced he will be leaving at the end of the season, and despite his teammates and the fans urging him to stay, a change in plans is not expected.

As for the Uruguayan, he has proven to be a disastrous signing, and INEOS are keen to cut their losses amid interest from within the Premier League and Serie A.

With Elliot Anderson’s signing slipping away, the Red Devils need to recalibrate their plans and Jack Moorhouse could be a useful option.

Jack Moorhouse has the chance to impress

The academy wonderkid impressed on loan in League One in the first half of the season and has caught Michael Carrick’s eye, earning a place in the matchday squad on two occasions.

Former head coach Ruben Amorim had also been impressed with him, especially his ability to glide with the ball from deep.

That quality was on display for United’s U21s when they took on Real Madrid Castilla, a game in which the 20-year-old scored.

He is expected to feature for the first...