United have already sent a number of academy stars out on loan this summer, with Max Taylor the latest to follow Under-23 teammates Dylan Levitt, James Garner, Tahith Chong, Matej Kovar and Aliou Traore in securing a temporary move. And MEN Sport understands centre-back Bernard, 19, has been in talks with League One and League Two clubs over a possible loan until the end of the season.