Anthony Elanga: 'I was ready to leave Manchester United on loan'

Anthony Elanga has revealed that he was "ready" to leave Manchester United on loan over the summer.

The 19-year-old was linked with a move away from Old Trafford during the recent transfer window, but head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer allegedly blocked an exit.

Elanga was involved in Man United's preparations for the 2021-22 campaign, while he has already found the back of the net for the Red Devils, scoring against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the end of last season.

The Sweden Under-21s international has said that he was open to leaving on loan but is now prepared to battle for a first-team spot with the 20-time English champions.

"I was ready if they wanted to loan me", Fotbollskanalen quotes Elanga as saying. "As a young player you have to be ready, but I'm happy to be where I am at United now and I want to show them what I can do. I'm always ready if the coach calls me. I show what I can do in training and if I get the opportunity, I take it."

Elanga, who was thought to be of interest to a number of Championship clubs, has not been in the squad for any of Man United's three Premier League matches this term.