Fellaini was booed by United fans when he came on as a substitute against Tottenham

Marouane Fellaini may end his disappointing spell at Manchester United by joining AC Milan in the January transfer window.

Fellaini has told his United team-mates that he is thinking about leaving next month after losing his first-team place. The Belgium midfielder has started one game in the past two months and was booed as he came off the bench during the 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on December 11.

Fellaini was spotted in Milan yesterday and it is understood that the Italian club are still interested in the 29-year-old after being linked with him in the summer. David Moyes signed him from Everton for £27.5 million in September 2013 and he has 18 months left on his United contract.

Benfica may prefer to keep hold of Lindelof for the remainder of this season GUALTER FATIA/GETTY IMAGES

United appear to be closing in