Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly ready to put Daniel James on the sidelines in a bid to prevent the Welshman from burnout.

The 21-year-old has played 18 times already this season for club and country and the Sun report that United are growing concerned it could have a negative impact on James's development.

Many expected James to be eased into life at Old Trafford having completed a £15million summer move from Championship side Swansea City.

Manchester United are reportedly considering resting Daniel James to prevent burnout

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has come to depend on the 21-year-old since he arrived from Swansea

James has been one of the positives after a disappointing start to the season by United.

And that form has seen him become a mainstay for Wales under Ryan Giggs and the accumulation of games is said to have left United worried of burnout.

United welcome Partizan Belgrade to Old Trafford on Thursday in the Europa League and it remains to be seen if James will be left out.

United are keen to avoid injury to James ahead of what will be a busy period in December

Games against Partizan Belgrade and Brighton at home before the international break could see James rested ahead of what will be a hectic December period.

Solskjaer's side face nine games in a month across all competitions and given their lack of depth in attack, they can ill-afford to see James collect a long-term injury.

Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and James has quickly become the first-choice triumvirate in attack and Solskjaer is likely to try and protect the trio as much as possible, particularly in their Europa League campaign.