The Ecuador star, who has captained the side regularly under Jose Mourinho, can sign a pre-contract elsewhere at the start of March.
Valencia’s deal runs out at the end of the season but United have an option to extend his nine-year stay by another 12 months.
However United’s money men have to commit to that by March 1 or the winger turned right-back, 33, is free to negotiate with a new team.
There is interest from German and Turkish clubs and any decision to sign a mid-season deal could further disrupt a difficult campaign for the club.
And while a dozen United stars are out of contract at the end of the season, Valencia’s case is different.
He is happy to stay at United despite a couple of issues with Mourinho.
First he was left out for being overweight then dropped following an internet mix-up when he ‘liked’ a call for the manager’s head.
But after being one of the first names on the teamsheet Valencia has doubts about his future.
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