Luke Shaw could be set for a loan spell away from Manchester United as the defender continues to see his game time restricted by Jose Mourinho.

The Manchester United manager is thought to be open to a January loan move for the 22-year-old after falling out with the youngster.

Shaw is yet to feature in a Premier League match this season and is unhappy with his situation at Old Trafford.

Manchester United are open to a January loan move for injury-prone defender Luke Shaw

According to the Sun, an Old Trafford source said: 'It looks like Luke will be allowed to leave in January on loan if the right offer comes in.

'He has been on the bench a few times recently but his injury problems are a concern. Marcos Rojo is back soon and Jose is considering his options.'

The Englishman has seemingly fallen down the pecking order since his £30million move from Southampton in 2014.

A succession of injuries has seen Mourinho prefer the likes of Daley Blind, Matteo Darmian and Ashley Young for the left-back position.

The source continued: 'A couple of Premier League clubs asked about him in the summer, but he was still injured. He has been working hard in training.

Jose Mourinho has fallen out with Shaw and is eyeing a permanent move in the summer

'It has been difficult for him as he is trying his hardest but has had no luck over the past couple of years, at all.'

According to the Sun, Mourinho is happy for Shaw to leave on a permanent deal in the summer and a loan move in January would act as a perfect shopping window for any suitors.

The pair are not thought to be on speaking terms after Mourinho continually spoke publicly about the left-back's situation.

In turn, the defender has not given up on an England call-up for the World Cup in Russia and is keen to get some game time under his belt.