Manchester United have allowed yet another talented youngster to go out on loan during this winter window.<\/p>\n
Busy January<\/p>\n
Transfer deadline day saw Jacob Devaney<\/a>, James Scanlon, Ethan Wheatley and Gabriele Biancheri<\/a> all secure senior loan<\/a> moves.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n One youngster who has not had much playing time so far this season is Sekou Kone<\/a>.<\/p>\n United career to date<\/p>\n The Malian youth international was signed by United in the summer of 2024 and originally played at academy level.<\/p>\n He took some time to settle but soon began to show glimpses of his talent. Kone also impressed during brief cameos in the club\u2019s post-season tour<\/a> of Asia.<\/p>\n Kone did not get any first-team opportunities during the pre-season tour of the United States and suffered a fractured eye socket<\/a> in August while playing for the academy.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n It was reported by The Peoples Person that after returning from injury, Kone spent last month on trial<\/a> at FC Lausanne Sport and was close to securing a loan move<\/a>.<\/p>\n Official<\/p>\n United\u2019s official website<\/a> has subsequently reported that, \u201cManchester United\u2019s Sekou Kone has joined Lausanne-Sport on loan until the end of the season, subject to international clearance.\u201d<\/p>\n They also add that, \u201cthe exciting young midfielder will get a taste of first-team football in the Swiss Super League.\u201d<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Lausanne are currently seventh in the Swiss League and are pushing to secure European qualification for next season.<\/p>\n Kone will also join up with fellow United youngster Enzo Kana-Biyik<\/a>, who is spending the season on loan with the Swiss team.<\/p>\n Lausanne also commented on the move on their official website<\/a>, stating, \u201cFC Lausanne-Sport is delighted to announce the loan signing of Malian defensive midfielder S\u00e9kou Kon\u00e9 from Manchester United until the end of the 2025-2026 season.\u201d<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n They also commented on his training spell with the club in January, asserting, \u201cS\u00e9kou Kon\u00e9 quickly impressed the Lausanne staff. His ball-winning abilities, stamina, and technical skill led the club to sign the defensive midfielder on loan until the end of the season.\u201d<\/p>\n Kone could make his debut this Sunday against St Gallen in the league.<\/p>\n Sekou Kone Man United stats<\/p>\n Source: transfermarkt.com<\/a><\/p>\n