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Manchester United transfer news: Adnan Januzaj feels humiliated at being frozen out by Jose Mourinho and Sunderland want the winger

ADNAN JANUZAJ feels humiliated at being frozen out by Jose Mourinho.

The Belgian winger, 21, was told he did not figure in the Manchester United manager’s plans and made to train with the kids.

Adnan Januzaj shakes hands with Jose Mourinho during Manchester Uniteds pre-season game against Wigan
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Adnan Januzaj shakes hands with Jose Mourinho during Manchester Uniteds pre-season game against WiganCredit: PA:Press Association
Adnan Januzaj at Manchester United's Carrington training ground
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Adnan Januzaj at Manchester United's Carrington training groundCredit: Getty Images
Adnan Januzaj spent some time on loan at Borussia Dortmund last season - but failed to impress in Germany
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Adnan Januzaj spent some time on loan at Borussia Dortmund last season - but failed to impress in GermanyCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Luke Shaw and Juan Mata celebrate with Adnan Januzaj after he scores against Aston Villa in the Premier League
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Luke Shaw and Juan Mata celebrate with Adnan Januzaj after he scores against Aston Villa in the Premier LeagueCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

He looks set for a year-long loan with his former Old Trafford chief David Moyes at Sunderland.
Angry Januzaj wanted to leave United permanently but the club’s top brass decided to block it.
Januzaj had poor year on loan at Dortmund but returned to Carrington last month ready for a fresh start.
He employed a summer fitness coach to ensure he was in tip-top shape.

Adnan Januzaj spent some time on loan at Borussia Dortmund last season - but failed to impress in Germany
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Adnan Januzaj spent some time on loan at Borussia Dortmund last season - but failed to impress in GermanyCredit: Getty Images
Adnan Januzaj and Paul Pogba with the Manchester Senior Cup in 2012
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Adnan Januzaj and Paul Pogba with the Manchester Senior Cup in 2012Credit: Getty Images

But he was barely used in pre-season and forced to give up his prized No 11 shirt to Anthony Martial.
A source close to him said: “Adnan is very stubborn, he always has been, and he feels humiliated.”
Former United ace Anders Lindegaard also hit out at the £109million deal for Paul Pogba.
The Preston keeper, 32, said: “United are run differently to when I was there and built on different values.
“Unfortunately this is just a natural development with how football’s going.”

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