Manchester United transfer news: Ashley Young linked with shock move to Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng

MANCHESTER UNITED winger Ashley Young may still be on the verge of a move away from Old Trafford, with Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng.

The former Aston Villa star, 31, was linked with a move away from Jose Mourinho‘s men all winter, but managed to cling on to his spot.

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However, with the Chinese Super League transfer window not closing until the end of February, Young may yet leave the Premier League.

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Shandong Luneng are the side keen to add another splash of Premier League to their squad, with former Fulham boss Felix Magath – a man famous for his bizarre ‘cheese’ treatment – in charge.

Elsewhere former Southampton striker Graziano Pelle and ex-Newcastle forward Papiss Cisse are also on the books – two of the first players to up sticks and kick-off a Chinese revolution.

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Young was in fact denied to chance to head off on loan in January, with Mourinho unwilling to part with the ex-Watford man after losing Morgan Schneiderlin and Memphis Depay in quick succession.

The 31-cap England international started his career in the Hornets' youth setup before bagging a move to Aston Villa in 2007.

After four season of tormenting defences in the Midlands, Sir Alex Ferguson came knocking, landing his man for around £20million.

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However, he has struggled to make an impression in the past two seasons, with Mourinho even limiting him to just six Premier League appearances this term.

With his time seemingly up, he could make his move this month rather than wait until the summer.