MEN Sport understands any move that does take place won't go through until the end of United's Europa League campaign. Chong is one of a number of United players the club are keen to loan out this season as they look to bridge the gap from under-23s football to the senior game.
James Garner, Dylan Levitt, Matej Kovar and Di'shon Bernard are among the others who could leave on temporary deals, the U23s coach Neil Wood has said.It was previously thought Werder Bremen were close to agreeing a season-long deal for 20-year-old Chong.
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