'I feel ready' - Tyrell Malacia puts new clubs on notice as Manchester United work on transfer
Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia has said "I feel sharp and I feel ready" as the club mulls over the possibility of allowing him to leave Old Trafford before the end of this month's transfer window.
The left-back, who was recruited from Feyenoord in July 2022, may be allowed to leave the club before the February 3 deadline as United continue to work on a deal to sign Patrick Dorgu from Lecce.
As reported by the Manchester Evening News earlier this week, Malacia is unlikely to leave Old Trafford on a permanent deal before the bell, but United are looking for a loan fee and any deal could include an option to buy at the end of the season.
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The Dutchman has been increasing his number of minutes recently after a serious knee injury that required two rounds of surgery sidelined him for more than 12 months. He has made six first-team appearances so far this term, making four starts.
Continuing to earn minutes here and there amid head coach Ruben Amorim's rotation policy, Malacia insists he is keen to make up for lost time.
"You always want to play against the best," Malacia told United's club website. "So that's why I'm at Manchester United. That's why you want to play in the Premier League.
"I'm always prepared. I always want to play good games, so it doesn't matter against who. I feel sharp and I feel ready. All I want to do is to play football. It's been a long time so I'm happy to be back."
Malacia stepped off the bench for the final 35 minutes of United's dramatic 2-1 Europa League win over Rangers on Thursday night. He felt the supporters played a key role in helping him and his teammates get across the finishing line.
He added: "It's the hard work. It's being together as a team and to show it on the pitch, as well, in the games.
"Of course, it's all of us. I think it's the players on the pitch, the staff, the coach, the supporters. It's like you need to be working like one unit. Sometimes, it's difficult when you lose or we don't play well but, at the end of the day, we need to stick together."
