Staying or going? The latest from Rotherham United loan hit Dan Gore on January
LOAN ace Dan Gore has given Rotherham United fans an early Christmas by delivering news that they will all be delighted to hear.
The Manchester United midfielder has made a huge impact since becoming one of manager Matt Hamshaw's 13 summer signings and there have been fears that he may seek to spend the second half of the season with a bigger club than the League One Millers.
The 21-year-old has allayed that concern by telling the Advertiser that he would be more than willing to stay on beyond the January transfer window and complete a full campaign at AESSEAL New York Stadium.
“I'm happy here and I'm happy with the progress that I've made,” he said. “So I'd definitely be happy to still be here in February.”
His parent club have the right to recall Gore and place him elsewhere. However, they have a close relationship with Hamshaw and are pleased with the manner in which their player is developing under a boss who is renowned for nurturing young talent.
The prospect has missed only one third-tier match - against Doncaster Rovers, when he was at the birth of his first child - and has emerged as one of the best performers in the division.
Hamshaw is a huge admirer and brought him back for a second spell after his temporary stint last term was interrupted by injury.
Speaking earlier this month, the manager said: “Our plan is, Dan stays here. He's enjoying playing games. For a young player, it’s important he has a 40-plus game season, so people can see he’s been fit for a full year.
“I think that Man United want that, it’s what we want. If we get to the end of January and Dan's still here, it would be like a great signing.”
It is believed that Gore is out of contract at Old Trafford next summer.