Interim Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick has suggested it was not his decision to sanction time off for Jesse Lingard in the wake of a failed deadline-day move to Newcastle United.
The Magpies revived their interest in the England international on Monday after Stade de Reims forward Hugo Ekitike decided against a transfer.
However, United were unable to reach an agreement with the Red Devils for Lingard, and the attacker will remain at Old Trafford until his contract expires in the summer.