Tyrell Malacia's loan move to Benfica collapses

Manchester United's attempt to loan Tyrell Malacia to Benfica has collapsed due to a failure to agree on terms, particularly concerning the loan fee and a future buy option, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. Malacia's situation has become urgent as the transfer window closes, with United actively seeking alternatives as several clubs have expressed interest, including Celtic and Real Betis. His return from a lengthy injury has been challenging, and with the anticipated arrival of Patrick Dorgu, Malacia's playing time at United would be further limited. Despite the setback with Benfica, there remains hope that Malacia could still secure a loan move before the deadline. His performance has been under scrutiny, having struggled to find form after his injury, which sidelined him for the entire previous season. United plans to monitor his progress closely during any loan stint, considering a more definitive decision on his future next summer.