Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed why he wanted to loan out both Facundo Pellistri and Teden Mengi in the second-half of the season.
The Manchester United duo have both departed on temporary deals having shined for the U23 side already this season.
Summer signing Pellistri has joined Spanish side Alaves as he looks to get his first minutes in senior European football, while Mengi has agreed a deal to join Derby County in the Championship.
Solskjaer admits there were a number of options for Pellistri to consider but that a move to La Liga will likely help with his development the most.
"We feel that he has taken some good strides when he has been here and we looked at a few options," Solskjaer told MUTV.
"That was a good option. He felt comfortable and confident going there, so hopefully he will get some important match minutes in a good league."
Mengi will link up with United legend Wayne Rooney in his spell at Pride Park and Solskjaer believes his former teammate will have a positive effect on his development.
The United manager added: "When you get to that age sometimes it is not challenging enough, it doesn't prepare him enough for that physical striker for example that they might meet in the first-team. So to play in the Championship is a great challenge for Teden.
"That is going to be good for him. Wayne has been a top striker and I'm sure he will go in there and show him a few things himself."
