Ipswich and Middlesbrough may have the edge over Sheffield United in race for Manchester United centre-back due to one key factor.
In the EFL, there are an abundance of players who had never quite made it at the club, struggling to break into the first team after graduation from the academy. Examples of this are the likes of Matty James, James Chester and Ben Amos.
In recent years more young managers have been given a chance too, with the likes of Kieran McKenna and Michael Carrick being poached from the coaching staff at Old Trafford.
These connections that the staff will have in particular though, can help when signing a Manchester United player that is in demand.
This could be the case with Will Fish.
Fish starring in Scotland
Fish is a 21-year-old centre-back, who has come through the academy at Manchester United.
He made his debut on the last day of the 20/21 season against Wolves, coming on as a late substitute for Daniel James.
The 21/22 season saw Fish’s first loan move away from the club to gain experience playing regular first-team football. He joined Stockport County, then in the National League.
However, his appearances were far from regular, as he made just two appearances and was subsequently recalled halfway through the season.
The next season in the 22/23 campaign, he then joined Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership. He excelled, making 21 appearances and becoming a regular in the scone half of the season for Hibs.
He helped them finish in fifth place, qualifying for the qualifying rounds of the Europa Conference League.
After a successful season, he rejoined Hibe again, joining for the season on loan once again. He has been a key player for Hibs at the back, starting every league game so far this season.
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