Manchester United 'to allow Axel Tuanzebe to stay at Aston Villa'

Manchester United are reportedly willing to allow defender Axel Tuanzebe to extend his loan stay at Aston Villa.

The England Under-21 defender has made just five league appearances for the Championship outfit this term but, according to The Sun, the Red Devils are keen for him to spend another year at Villa Park.

United boss Jose Mourinho is said to be convinced that Tuanzebe still has much to learn from his Villa counterpart Steve Bruce.

Tuanzebe's parent club are reportedly happy for him to remain in the Midlands regardless of whether promotion-chasing Villa reach the top flight this season.

A number of Premier League and Championship clubs are said to be readying offers for the defender, should he choose to turn down another loan season at Villa.