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Man United player in stand-off with Jose Mourinho: Request likely to be denied
ASHLEY YOUNG has reportedly asked Jose Mourinho to let him leave on loan - but Manchester United don’t want a temporary deal.
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The winger has lacked game time this season under the United boss, which has led to Young’s request.
The 31-year-old has a number of offers on the table, with Chinese Super League club Shandong Luneng keen.
United are yet to decide whether to let Young leave at all this month, with Jose Mourinho needing numbers for the Europa League and FA Cup in the second half of the campaign.
Ashley Young Manchester United
Mourinho outlined earlier this month that only back-up keeper Sam Johnstone would be allowed a move on loan
According to the Daily Mail, the Red Devils will consider the former Watford man’s wish to exit Old Trafford on loan.
However, Mourinho outlined earlier this month that only back-up keeper Sam Johnstone would be allowed a move on loan mid-season.
And Sky Sports claim the club are still against the prospect.
Ashley Young has lacked game time at Manchester United under Jose Mourinho and now wants to go
Aston Villa's Sam Johnstone is the only Man United player the club intended on loaning this month
Premier League sides are also interested in Young, with West Ham, West Brom, Crystal Palace, Swansea and his old team Watford all sounded out.
Manchester United are more open to a permanent departure, despite Young’s popularity in the dressing room.
And a fee of around £10million has been mooted for Shandong Luneng to be able to agree a deal.
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