Manchester United star Luke Shaw was seen heading out with a female pal in Cheshire on Tuesday, following hopes he can finally return to the squad this week.

The footballer, 28, cut a casual figure in a blue tracksuit as he went shopping in Marks and Spencer during a break from training.

Manchester United star Luke Shaw was seen heading out with a female pal in Cheshire on Tuesday, following hopes he can finally return to the squad this week

The footballer cut a casual figure in a blue tracksuit as he went shopping in Marks and Spencer during a break from training

After withdrawing from the United squad on Boxing Day due to an unidentified injury, Luke has been recuperating. It is hoped that he will be able to rejoin the team for their Sunday match.

Luke has been recovering from an unknown injury after pulling out of the United Squad on Boxing Day.

However, manager Erik Ten Hag said on Tuesday that he is hopeful he can return

He said: ‘I think there will be some players back. I think it’s hopeful they can be back at the weekend

‘I’m talking about Christian Eriksen, potentially Luke Shaw.’

Luke previously slammed United’s performances this season as ‘not acceptable,’ and insisted the team’s errors ‘need to be addressed.’