Luke Shaw fears for Manchester United career after José Mourinho fall-out

Luke Shaw’s relationship with José Mourinho has broken down to such an extent that the left-back is concerned his Manchester United career is effectively over.

Mourinho is understood to be unhappy with Shaw’s attitude, despite the player believing he has done everything possible to prove himself. The 22-year-old fears he will not be given a meaningful first-team chance again.

Shaw was part of United’s squad on the pre-season tour of the US, where he followed his own training regime as he recovered from ankle ligament damage. The defender, who made his England debut in 2014, was intent on forcing his way back into Mourinho’s plans but the manager does not feel Shaw has done enough to merit a return to the starting XI since achieving full fitness.

Shaw has featured only twice this season, as a replacement in the Carabao Cup. The second of those appearances came in Tuesday night’s 2-0 last-16 win at Swansea City. Yet Shaw was allowed only three minutes by Mourinho, who preferred to start Axel Tuanzebe, a 19-year-old who had yet to feature this term and had previously made five career appearances.

Shaw is considering his options, though it is thought a move as early as January, on a permanent basis at least, is unlikely.