The goalkeeper had been left out of the opening six matches because manager Louis van Gaal felt he could not focus properly, but with a proposed move to Real Madrid now dead in the water, De Gea is being considered for the home match against Brendan Rodgers' side.
Midfielder Michael Carrick is available after he overcame a calf injury he suffered in international duty but centre-back Phil Jones (thrombosis) and forward Andreas Pereira (unspecified) are out.
Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho is suspended for the trip to arch-rivals Manchester United.
Winger Jordon Ibe or striker Danny Ings are in contention to replace the Brazilian.
Midfielder Jordan Henderson (foot) and Adam Lallana (thigh) remain doubtful while striker Daniel Sturridge has returned to full training this week but is unlikely to feature having not played since April after a hip operation.
Provisional squad
Man United: De Gea, Romero, Johnstone, Shaw, Rojo, Blind, McNair, Smalling, Darmian, Valencia, Carrick, Schneiderlin, Schweinsteiger, Fellaini, Herrera, Mata, Depay, Young, Lingard, Rooney, Martial, Wilson
Liverpool: Mignolet, Clyne, Skrtel, Lovren, Gomez, Can, Lucas, Milner, Firmino, Benteke, Ings, Bogdan, Toure, Sakho, Moreno, Rossiter, Ibe, Origi.
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