Rhys Bennett has made a permanent move to Fleetwood Town after spending last season on loan at the League Two club. Bennett told Fleetwood TV that he has always been close with Ethan, describing him as a very good player and a very good person, and that he is looking forward to playing alongside him again.

Rhys Bennett is making a permanent move to Fleetwood Town from his childhood club, Manchester United. The 22-year-old defender is departing without having made a top-level appearance for United. The move is to the League Two club.

Manchester United are in talks with Fleetwood Town for 22-year-old English defender Rhys Bennett to rejoin the League Two club before the winter window closes on 2 February. Bennett had a successful loan spell with Fleetwood last season, making 38 appearances, but has only featured three times for Manchester United's U21 side this term since failing to secure a move last summer. A report from the Manchester Evening News claims the move could be a loan with an option to buy or a permanent transfer, and that Manchester United is expected to add a sell-on clause if the deal is permanent. His current Transfermarkt market value is €100k.