The striker is sidelined with a knee injury he suffered while playing for United in April.

The 35-year-old was released at the end of the season, but a new contract is being discussed.

And a comeback in January for the second half of the campaign is something Jose Mourinho sees as a real possibility.

“You know he’s injured, he needs time to recover, he’s not ready to play tomorrow," Mourinho said.

“It’s not something urgent, that we are desperate to have it done or not done.