Manchester United have received a boost over Harry Maguire's hip injury.

The Daily Mail says Maguire's hip injury is not as bad as feared and United's £80million defender even has an outside chance of making a surprise comeback against Norwich on Saturday.

Maguire tore the muscle at the top of his hip in last weekend's FA Cup tie at Wolves, and there were concerns that he could be out of action for up to two months.

However, the tear is only a small one, and it is likely to be a matter of days rather than weeks before Maguire is fit to play again.

The 26-year-old defender was able to train on grass at Carrington on Thursday and so could even be in contention to face Norwich at Old Trafford, though that still seems unlikely.

The nature of the injury around an awkward area like the hip means that United are reluctant to push Maguire too hard in case he aggravates the problem and is ruled out for much longer.