Manchester United is set to implement several squad changes this summer for both the first team and the academy setup. Midfield is one area anticipated to see movement, especially with Casemiro confirming he will leave the club at the end of the season.

At the same time, several younger players are learning more about their immediate futures. Fleetwood Town has officially confirmed that one Manchester United loanee will return to Old Trafford following the conclusion of the 2025/26 campaign.

In a retained list announcement published on the official Fleetwood Town website, the League One side confirmed that four loan players would return to their parent clubs. One of those was Ethan Ennis.

The winger joined Fleetwood on loan from Manchester United last summer in search of regular senior football and went on to enjoy an impressive spell. Ennis quickly became an important player for Fleetwood during the campaign, earning the club’s Supporters’ Player of the Year award. He featured regularly throughout the season and gained valuable experience in senior football.

This development will likely be viewed positively inside Carrington. Manchester United has increasingly focused on using loan moves to prepare academy talents for first-team football. Ethan Ennis primarily operated as a winger throughout the season but also displayed versatility in attacking areas. His return now leaves Manchester United with an important decision to make regarding his future. Another loan move remains a possibility, and a permanent transfer cannot be ruled out. However, pre-season under Michael Carrick could provide Ennis another opportunity to impress first-team coaches ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Fleetwood’s retained list also confirmed the departures of several senior players, thanking all outgoing members of the squad for their contributions. For Ennis, attention now turns back towards Manchester United after a breakthrough year away from Old Trafford.