Manchester United have provided an update on the future of Democratic of Congo born defender Axel Tuanzebe amid speculations linking him with a loan move in the January transfer window.

Manager Jose Mourinho has admitted that the England U21 international might be loaned out but a decision will only be made at the end of the month, with Eric Bailly still on the sidelines as a result of injury.

''Tuanzebe is a very good player that is not having lots of possibilities to play here. But he's our player and he will be our player - no chance we give up on such a talented boy,'' Mourinho told Manchester United's official website.

"But it is something we are thinking about, a loan until the end of the season. Yes or no. We are a bit afraid of injuries, of needs and needing him.

''We have Eric Bailly injured, we are not free of other injuries. So we are delaying the decision and we are going to delay it until the end of the transfer window. ''

Axel Tuanzebe, 20, has made eight appearances for United's first team since his debut against Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup a year ago.

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