Ten Hag's Decision

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has reportedly prevented Hannibal Mejbri from leaving the club during this transfer window. The Red Devils have been plagued by injuries this season, leaving Ten Hag with a limited squad to choose from.

Tenacity and Work Rate

Mejbri, 20, has made only five Premier League appearances this season, but Ten Hag is said to be impressed with his tenacity and work rate. While he wants to see the young player get more game time, he is not willing to let him go just yet, according to the Daily Mail.

Midfield Injury Issues

Ten Hag's decision to keep Mejbri at the club is partly due to the ongoing injury problems in the midfield. Casemiro and Mason Mount are still unavailable, and Sofyan Amrabat has also missed the last two matches. Once these injury issues are resolved, Ten Hag may consider loaning out Mejbri.

Improving the Squad

Manchester United is actively exploring ways to strengthen their squad, especially now that Sir Jim Ratcliffe is involved in the club's football matters. Crystal Palace's Michael Olise has caught their attention, but any potential move may have to wait until the summer.

Player Departures

United is open to offloading some players this month, with Jadon Sancho expected to leave on loan amid interest from Borussia Dortmund. Additionally, Anthony Martial's contract is nearing its end, and Brazilian Antony has faced significant criticism following a challenging 18 months at Old Trafford.