Paul Pogba has not featured for Manchester United since injuring his hamstring against Basel in the Champions League in September.
The Frenchman has been a huge miss for Jose Mourinho's side, sitting out their last 10 matches in all competitions.
However, The Sun claim the 24-year-old is almost back to full fitness and is likely to be named on the bench against Chelsea on Sunday (4.30pm).
The report says he has stepped up his recovery this week since returning to Carrington and is looking sharp.
Paul Pogba celebrates return to training with jaunty dance
Pogba is said to have held his first training session with United’s fitness coaches last Friday.
And insiders at the club have revealed he has impressed the backroom staff and is in with a shout of facing the Blues.
“Paul came back last week and has now resumed full training. He is close to a playing comeback,” a source told The Sun.
“He had a session with the fitness coaches who said how good and sharp he looked. They were very impressed.”
Jose Mourinho is reportedly not keen to rush Pogba back for the Chelsea clash but is considering naming him on the bench.
The Red Devils have also been handed a boost regarding the fitness of Zlatan Ibrahimovic who is said to be knocking on the door.
The 36-year-old has been out for months with a career-threatening double knee injury but is expected to be available before the New Year.
Michael Carrick is also back in training after being sidelined with an illness and calf strain.