Manchester United Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Ander Herrera

Ander Herrera reportedly believes his time at Manchester United is almost over, with the Spain international preparing to find a new club.

El Gol Digital reported the midfielder will be sold if Red Devils manager Jose Mourinho purchases a new player in his position this summer (h/t Jack Otway of the Daily Express). Herrera has been frozen out of the starting XI after an impressive season last term, during which United won the UEFA Europa League and the EFL Cup.

Scott McTominay's emergence has pushed Herrera down the pecking order, and even Paul Pogba's poor form hasn't afforded the Spaniard extra chances to play—though his absence during this time relates to the hamstring injury he suffered on February 21.

According to El Gol Digital, Herrera and Mourinho's relationship broke down at the end of the last season, and he has not been able to force his way back into the manager's thinking since.

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The 28-year-old arrived at Old Trafford in 2014 from Athletic Bilbao and took time to adjust to the Premier League.

Herrera was named United's player of the year in 2016/17, but the midfielder appears to be on his way out 12 months on.

The fan favourite began 27 games in the Premier League last season, but he has started just eight league games this term.

Per El Gol Digital, Herrera desires a return to La Liga with Athletic Club and has reportedly contacted his former team about the prospect of a switch. United are eyeing Real Madrid midfielders Toni Kroos and Mateo Kovacic, and with Michael Carrick retiring, Mourinho is sure to revamp the centre of the park.

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Herrera has been a Barcelona and Atletico Madrid target in recent times, and the player could have a number of suitors if he becomes available.

Tom Olver of Metro reported both Spanish giants were "expressing a strong interest in Herrera" in November.

United's midfield remains an issue for the Special One, and the chemistry and work rate does not match that displayed by previous Mourinho sides.

It would be a shock if the United boss doesn't throw money at the problem in the summer, and individuals will be sacrificed as the club balances the books.

Uncertainty surrounds Pogba, with the France international residing on the bench as the 2018 FIFA World Cup approaches.

The France international will be frustrated he cannot hold down a place in United's midfield, especially as the competition for places is weak.