Mourinho and Shaw are no longer on speaking terms

Luke Shaw’s relationship with José Mourinho has reached a new low, prompting fears the left back is on borrowed time at Manchester United.

The Times understands the pair are not on speaking terms, with Shaw frustrated at his lack of game time this season.

The 22-year-old returned from a foot injury two months ago but has made only two substitute appearances for United’s first team, including a three-minute cameo in Tuesday’s 2-0 win over Swansea City in the Carabao Cup. Mourinho has already made it clear Shaw is behind Daley Blind, Ashley Young and Matteo Darmian in the pecking order.

Last season, he questioned Shaw’s ability to play through the pain barrier and said the left back could only play if the Portuguese was on