Dean Henderson wants to leave Manchester United at the end of the season if he cannot reclaim his No 1 spot from David de Gea, but accepts he is unlikely to go in January.
Henderson has been omitted from the England squad for the third time in a row since pulling out of Euro 2020 in June due to a hip problem.
The 24-year-old goalkeeper tested positive for Covid in July and missed pre-season after taking longer than expected to recover from the after-effects of the virus.
De Gea has seized the opportunity to re-establish himself as first-choice following a two-way battle with Henderson last season.