The 20-year-old has struggled for regular game time at Old Trafford in recent weeks amid head coach Ruben Amorim's decision to switch United's formation to a winger-free 3-4-2-1 system. Width is provided by the wing-backs, meaning there is no place for natural wingers.

Manchester United’s head coach Ruben Amorim follows the game during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Brighton and Hove Albion, at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester,

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim labelled his side possibly the worst in the club's history after a 10th Premier League defeat of the season at home by Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday. United's 3-1 defeat leaves them in 13th place in the standings and on course for their lowest finish in the Premier League.