Demetri Mitchell is heading to Hearts on loan after signing a new contract at Manchester United.

Sportsmail understands Mitchell has penned an extended deal until 2020 at Old Trafford.

The 21-year-old spent the second half of last season at Hearts, where he impressed during his 11 appearances.

Demetri Mitchell is heading to Hearts on loan after signing a new Manchester United contract

It is believed Mitchell - who can play anywhere on the left - will remain at Tyncastle until the end of the season.

He scooped the Under 23 player of the year at United last season and is highly thought of around Carrington.

Mitchell would have found games difficult to come by under Jose Mourinho, however, with Luke Shaw and Ashley Young ahead of him in the pecking order.