Manchester United coaching staff would prefer to send Facundo Pellistri abroad on-loan.

United are concerned about sending Pellistri to a Championship club because of the physicality of the league, says the Athletic.

It's reported that La Liga and Ligue 1 are considered better options for Pellistri, with Celta Vigo linked.

Italy's Sassuolo are also in contact with Pellistri's minders this week.

The summer signing from Penarol is yet to make his first debut with United.