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Man United midfielder may face shock January exit: Jose Mourinho unimpressed - report
JOSE MOURINHO could reportedly flog Henrikh Mkhitaryan in January after his nightmare start at Old Trafford.
Mourinho reveals why Mkhitaryan did not make squad
The £30m summer signing from Borussia Dortmund has struggled with injury and form for Manchester United.
Mkhitaryan’s started just one Premier League game and has failed to appear in the top flight since mid-September.
A thigh injury on international duty for Armenia last month disrupted his start at United.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan was an inspirational figure at Borussia Dortmund but has failed so far at Man Utd
And according to The Sun, unimpressed boss Mourinho may make a ruthless call in the next transfer window.
It is claimed that despite his talent displayed in training at Carrington, Mkhitaryan has failed to convince the Portuguese coach of his worth to United.
The 27-year-old was chased by a host of top clubs at Dortmund, including further Premier League interest from Arsenal and Chelsea.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan's last Premier League appearance for Manchester United came on September 10
Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been in training for Manchester United in the past week
But the playmaker has failed to settle at United so far.
Reports have also suggested Mkhitaryan’s fitness remains an ongoing concern for the Red Devils.
However, Mourinho did outline last week that the creative midfielder is available again and he could feature in the squad tonight for United’s derby with Manchester City at Old Trafford in the EFL Cup fourth round (8pm).
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