Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku could return for the derby clash with Manchester City.

The 25-year-old missed last weekend’s trip to Bournemouth and the 2-1 Champions League comeback win at Juventus in midweek.

But manager Jose Mourinho hopes that Lukaku can make a timely return to the squad as United take on bitter rivals City in Sunday’s eagerly-anticipated derby.

“Lukaku is training with the team this morning,” the United boss said. “If this answer is positive – and we have of course one more session tomorrow – if the answer is positive he’s ready.

“But in this moment I can only say he trains with the team, I don’t know his answer.”