Manchester United Starlet Jack Moorhouse Signs New Contract, Heads to Leyton Orient on Loan

Jack Moorhouse has signed a new contract with Manchester United and will spend the 2025/26 season on loan at League One club Leyton Orient.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Manchester United have secured the future of 19-year-old midfielder Jack Moorhouse with a new deal before sending him on loan to Leyton Orient for the full campaign. Several clubs showed interest in taking Moorhouse on loan, but United believe Leyton Orient will be the right place for him to get valuable minutes at senior level. Moorhouse has impressed in United’s youth ranks, known as a skillful ball-carrier and a creative force, making his Under-18s debut at just 15 years old. He has already appeared in first-team squads under manager Ruben Amorim and often plays as a number 10 for the U21s, but can also fill a box-to-box role.

LEYTON ORIENT EAGER FOR PROMOTION

Leyton Orient were just one step away from a Championship place last season, losing in the League One playoff final. The club will aim for promotion again this year, and Moorhouse is expected to play a key role in their midfield. Experience in a promotion-chasing side will test and develop his ability to perform under pressure. Leyton Orient’s next fixture is at home against Peterborough United, who finished third last season. Both teams are considered favorites for automatic promotion this year, making a strong start vital. In the table, Leyton Orient are keen to challenge teams just above them, and distancing themselves from mid-table will be closely watched over the opening weeks.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR MOORHOUSE AND UNITED?

Manchester United will monitor Moorhouse’s development during his loan spell, hoping regular first-team football can serve as a launchpad for a breakthrough at Old Trafford. The club has loaned out other young prospects in recent weeks, showing faith in the Academy’s ability to produce future stars. For Moorhouse, consistent performances will not only help Leyton Orient’s promotion bid but also strengthen his case for a future spot in United’s midfield. If he shines in League One, a place in United’s senior squad could soon follow. According to recent updates, Manchester United will begin their 2025-26 Premier League campaign hoping for significant improvement.