Wilfried Zaha urged to go out on loan by former scout

The scout who discovered Wilfried Zaha has urged Manchester United to send the winger out on loan.

Dave Webb, a former Crystal Palace scout, spotted Zaha playing football in a park when he was 13.

The 20-year-old moved to Old Trafford in the summer but has found first-team opportunities hard to come by.

"He would benefit from playing more competitive football and a loan move would help with his development," Webb told BBC Sport.

"He is realistic and knows he is at a big club, and has to compete and fight for his place. It's a lot different to Crystal Palace.

"He's not getting any football. Wilf is a good character but he just likes to play, so a loan move to another Premier League club would suit him."

Manchester United take on Stoke City later this afternoon.