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Mourinho explains loan policy

The boss feels it is imperative a young player must get minutes under his belt and regular football while away from Old Trafford and this should be the priority when it comes to such transfers.

The Reds currently have five players out on loan - Joel Pereira (Vitoria Setubal), Dean Henderson (Sheffield United), Cameron Borthwick-Jackson (Scunthorpe United), Axel Tuanzebe (Aston Villa) and Matty Willock (St Mirren) - with more likely to follow soon.

“They have to play, that’s the most important thing,” Jose told MUTV. “A good loan is a loan to play.