The former Barcelona man was left out of United's pre-season tour of the USA after angering Louis van Gaal by refusing to play in an Under-21 match last season.
The Spain international was then stripped of his squad number and has not been included in the matchday squad for any of the Red Devils' six games this campaign.
Despite being linked with Besiktas, he remains with the 20-time English champions, though he was left out of their Champions League group stage squad.
Despite that, he will be available to play domestic football should Van Gaal require him this season after being named as one of 21 players registered to play in the Premier League.
He is joined by fellow goalkeepers Sergio Romero, Sam Johnstone and compatriot David de Gea, who himself is yet to make an appearance this term but could be reintroduced into the fold after his move to Real Madrid fell through.
Manchester United's Premier League squad in full
Goalkeepers: David de Gea, Sam Johnstone, Sergio Romero, Victor Valdes
Defenders: Daley Blind, Matteo Darmian, Phil Jones, Marcos Rojo, Chris Smalling, Antonio Valencia, Guillermo Varela
Midfielders: Michael Carrick, Marouane Fellaini, Ander Herrera, Jesse Lingard, Juan Mata, Morgan Schneiderlin, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Ashley Young
Strikers: Will Keane, Wayne Rooney
The likes of Memphis Depay, Anthony Martial, Luke Shaw and James Wilson are not included as clubs are not required to name players under the age of 21.
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