Jose Mourinho could return to his former club Manchester United in a bid to sign a new full-back this summer.
The Red Devils are expected to begin a massive overhaul when the transfer window opens, which Mourinho could try to take advantage of. New manager Erik ten Hag is said to be open to the idea of bringing in new options at right-back meaning both Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka could depart, and both could be of interest to Mourinho according to reports.
It comes as Erik ten Hag’s three-point criteria for any new signings has been revealed. And the Red Devils have been urged by former England goalkeeper David James to hijack Manchester City’s move for Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips.
Here are Mirror Football’s latest Manchester United headlines.
Have Your Say!Who do you think Manchester United should sign this summer?Let us know here.
Mourinho plots raid
Manchester United right-backs Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have reportedly caught the interest of Jose Mourinho.
The AS Roma boss signed Dalot during his time at Old Trafford and could try and do so for a second time this summer, although Wan-Bissaka is also said to be on Mourinho’s radar. Reports coming out of Italy suggest the Portuguese boss has an eye on both United players, with potential loan moves with the option to make the signings permanent being rumoured.
It appears Mourinho wants fresh options in the right-back position after playing Rick Karsdorp in the role for most of the season, as Ainsley Maitland-Niles struggled to make an impact during his loan spell from Arsenal.
Read the full story here.
Ten Hag’s criteria revealed
Erik ten Hag reportedly has a three-point list of criteria he wants his Manchester United players to display.
The new United boss is already believed to have started work on the club’s summer transfer business, with football director John Murtough also on the case. And the duo reportedly want any new players to display three key attributes – athleticism, technical ability and fight.
With plenty of outgoings already planned for the summer window, it appears the criteria will be key in helping United choose who to target as they look to improve on a miserable campaign last term.
United urged to hijack City bid
Manchester United should hijack bitter rivals Man City’s attempts to replace Fernandinho with Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips, according to David James.
Reports have suggested Pep Guardiola wants to sign the England international as Fernandinho’s replacement, with the Brazilian due to leave when his contract expires this summer. But former England goalkeeper James believes that Phillips would actually be a “great fit” at Old Trafford, with the midfield believed to be a key area new boss Erik ten Hag wants to make improvements in.
And James thinks that, with Ten Hag now in charge, the Old Trafford outfit might just have the pulling power to pull the move off.
Read More
Read More
