Eric Bailly is on the brink of returning to training at Manchester United.

The Manchester Evening News says the defender could even feature in United's away Champions League fixture against Sevilla on Wednesday.

The Ivorian has been out of action since early November after picking up an injury on international duty.

United manager Jose Mourinho estimated Bailly would be out for 'two to three months' following surgery in mid-December and said earlier this month he hoped the centre-back would be available for selection against Sevilla in next Wednesday's Champions League round-of-16 first leg.

Mourinho is unlikely to risk Bailly against Huddersfield in Saturday's FA Cup fifth round tie.