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Manchester United transfer news: Henrikh Mkhitaryan set to be dumped by Jose Mourinho in January after just ONE start

Armenian flop moved to Old Trafford for £30million in the summer but has failed to convince Red Devils boss

HENRIKH MKHITARYAN could be bombed out of Manchester United in January — after only ONE start this season.

The Armenian flop moved to Old Trafford from Borussia Dortmund for £30million in July.

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Jose Mourinho has been urged to turn to Henrikh Mkhitaryan

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The midfielder has started just one game this season and lasted only 45 minutes

At the time he was considered one of Europe’s most sought-after players.


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But despite impressive displays in training, the 27-year-old midfielder has failed to convince boss Jose Mourinho.

Mkhitaryan picked up a thigh injury on international duty last month and has not played for United since the Manchester derby on September 10.

Former United and England midfielder Owen Hargreaves is surprised a player of his quality keeps being overlooked.

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Owen Hargreaves doesn’t understand why Mkhitaryan has been frozen out

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The midfielder featured heavily for United in pre-season

Hargreaves, 35, said: “I can’t believe he’s not getting a look-in. He’d be a banker in my starting XI.

“He had a slow start at Dortmund too and was the players’ player of the year last season.

“He scored 23 goals and had 32 assists, which are staggering numbers.

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Hargreaves reckons Mkhitaryan would help the likes of Pogba thrive

“This wasn’t a terrible league against pub teams.

“He’s a sensitive guy. It would’ve been perfect had he started off flying but the slow start has probably hit his confidence.”

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