Henrikh Mkhitaryan has struggled for game time at Manchester United

The Manchester Evening News claim the Armenian ace has been putting in the hard yards on the training pitch.

It's suggested he's been doing extra training alone in a bid to get fighting fit.

And the 26-year-old's dedication has impressed the former Chelsea chief.

Mkhitaryan has been staying at the same swanky Manchester hotel as Mourinho.

But the gifted attacker is desperate to make his mark in the Premier League and is now looking for a permanent residence.

He was snapped up from Borussia Dortmund in the summer for £26m but is yet to make an impression at Old Trafford.

Jose Mourinho has been impressed with Man United ace Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Speaking ahead of Thursday's Europa League clash, Mourinho admitted Mkhitaryan was itching for match action.

"Obviously he is not happy but he is transforming his frustration in a good way which is; close the mouth and work hard and try to adapt," Mourinho said.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan was snapped up from Borussia Dortmund

"He is trying. I told him this [game against Arsenal] was not the game for you, I don't think he needs 10 or 20 minutes from the bench I think you need a good game and you need to either start or if not to come for the second half.

"He needs less pressure and better conditions for him to express his qualities."