The Portuguese coach is reported to be set for a second spell at the Bernabeu, 13 years after his departure.

Barcelona sporting director Deco revealed last week the club are intent on bringing the highly-rated 22-year-old winger to the Nou Camp.

Athletic’s dreams of winning a first European trophy on home turf appeared to go up in smoke.

This has been the Red Devils’ worst campaign of the Premier League era.

The pair trained at Carrington on Wednesday morning and were part of the 26-man squad that travelled to Spain.