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The January transfer window is now long closed, but Manchester United could still do some loan business with Lausanne.
Unlike the rest of Europe, the transfer window in Switzerland doesn’t actually close until February 16th, which leaves plenty of time for Manchester United to utilise the links with Lausanne.
Already this year, United sent Sekou Kone on loan to the Swiss Super League side. This has seen him link up with United loanee Enzo Kana-Biyik, who has spent the season in the Lake Geneva-side city.
But there are three others who would benefit from a move.
Will Sekou Kone earn a Manchester United first-team chance while at Lausanne?
What would he have to do in order to guarantee his place next season?
Getty Images Diego Leon
For much of the buildup to January, Diego Leon was expected to depart for first-team experience.
Leon was linked with Ineos-owned Nice, although ultimately it never came to fruition.
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United believe that Leon is developing well, but his performances at U21 are lacking, and he clearly needs to develop playing in professional football.
Physically, he has all the tools; now his technical class needs to catch up.
Tyler Fredricson
Another player who looked set for a January loan was Tyler Fredricson, but Lausanne could be a smart move for him to get first-team football this season.
Fredricson was wanted by Celtic prior to injury, which was the deciding reason behind his loan falling through.
In addition, Fredricson was wanted in Belgium, which shows that continental football is on the table, and a move to Lausanne would fill in this gap in his playing time.
Jack Fletcher
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The final name we would consider sending to Lausanne is Jack Fletcher, a talented attacking midfielder far too good for academy football, but given the lack of games, is unlikely to add to his appearances for the first team.
Fletcher was completely misprofiled by Ruben Amorim during his brief first-team run, using the 10 as a six.
Now, his twin brother, Tyler Fletcher, is being used as the fourth-choice central midfielder, and Jack needs minutes. So Lausanne could be a smart move.
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