Manchester United Midfielder Moorhouse Joins Leyton Orient on Season-Long Loan

Manchester United midfielder Jack Moorhouse has signed a new contract with the club before joining Leyton Orient on a season-long loan for the 2025-26 season. The 19-year-old Republic of Ireland Under-21 international, highly regarded as one of United's most promising midfield talents, will gain valuable first-team experience in League One as Leyton Orient aim to build on their recent strong performances, including a League Two title and a League One play-off final appearance. Moorhouse, who has recovered from a year-long ankle injury, has yet to make a senior appearance for Manchester United but has been included in matchday squads. Leyton Orient's manager Richie Wellens praised Moorhouse's talent and potential to impact games, while Manchester United will closely monitor his development with hopes he can break into the first team in the future. This loan move is part of a broader strategy by Manchester United to loan out young players to gain senior-level experience, with several other young players also sent on loan this summer. Moorhouse is primarily a number 10 but also capable of playing a box-to-box midfield role, and comparisons have been made to elite midfielders such as Paul Pogba.