Morgan Schneiderlin braced to leave Manchester United with Jose Mourinho prepared to let him go

MORGAN SCHNEIDERLIN'S Manchester United future is in the balance – after just 12 months at the club.

The 26-year-old has played just five minutes in the Premier League this season after a number of niggling injuries.

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Jose Mourinho is not thought to be a fan of the former Southampton midfielder, and would be happy for him to leave.

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Schneiderlin had hoped for more playing time this campaign, but has only appeared four times in all competitions.

He arrived for a hefty £24m just over a year ago after being chased by Arsenal and Chelsea.

A United insider said: “Morgan’s future is very uncertain at the club. He’s barely played a game this season.

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“He has played against Fenerbahce and Northampton, but injuries among other things have stopped his progress.

“He’s clearly very talented, but things haven’t really worked out for him since Jose came in.”

Schneiderlin had the chance to join Arsenal last summer, but went to Old Trafford instead.

He has played 30 times for Manchester United and scored one goal after being signed by Louis Van Gaal.