Radek Vitek: United have a tough decision on their hands

Manchester United will have to take a call on the futures of several academy graduates who have returned from loan spells.

While the likes of Dan Gore and Jacob Devaney are itching to impress Michael Carrick and stake a claim for first-team inclusion, there are others for whom this might be the end of the road.

Toby Collyer, who endured two injury-hit loan spells in the Championship, might end up departing, many feel that Radek Vitek could follow the same path.

The 22-year-old enjoyed a stunning loan spell with Bristol City, playing 41 times and keeping 12 clean sheets.

Brilliant loan spell for Radek Vitek

So impressed were the fans and his teammates that the goalkeeper was named their Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year.

It was no surprise to learn that the Robins are considering a permanent move for the United shot-stopper.

Back at his parent club, there is a gap opening up for the Czechia Under-21 international, with Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir both expected to depart.

However, as per the BBC‘s Simon Stone, the Carrington graduate does not want to play second fiddle to Senne Lammens at this stage of his career.

Radek Vitek wants to play, not warm the bench

While the 6ft 5in monster would love to make it at Old Trafford, he is desperate to play after the season he just had.

And it is understandable. However, INEOS are currently not looking at a permanent sale, and are more inclined towards another loan.

“I would be really surprised if he spends next season as deputy to Lammens. I don’t think that’s what he wants to do.

“[…] Is it more likely he’s going to go on loan? That’s how it’s been mentioned to me. I suppose there’s a possibility he could be sold. In Vitek’s mind, he definitely wants to play.”

Selling him would mean pure profit for the 20-time English league champions, but it makes a lot more sense to loan him out, this time to a Premier League side, and see if he can cut it at the top level.

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