Mourinho is jealous of Liverpool and Man City says Chis Sutton
That’s the view of former Premier League striker Chris Sutton, who believes the Portuguese boss is jealous of rivals Manchester City and Liverpool.
Mourinho made just three signings during the recent transfer window, bringing Fred, Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant to Old Trafford.
He wanted a new centre-back with Harry Maguire, Toby Alderweireld and Jerome Boateng all reported targets for Mourinho.
He was left empty handed though Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly shone in the heart of the United defence in the opening day 2-1 victory over Leicester.
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Ed Woodward made three signings for Manchester United this summer (Image: GETTY)
“He knows this season that they’re not going to touch Liverpool or Manchester City.”
And fellow former Premier League striker Robbie Fowler agrees with Sutton, saying Woodward will not be forced into unnecessary deals.
“I’ve been around the game long enough to understand what’s going on at Old Trafford,” Fowler told The Mirror.
“Mourinho desperately wanted an instant transfer window fix this summer because [Manchester] City winning the title has put his position under pressure.
“You can’t blame him for that. His job is on the line, so he’ll do everything he can to get the players he thinks he needs to save it, even if that means slagging off just about every section of his current squad.
Belgium and Tottenham star Toby Alderweireld was a rumoured target for Manchester United (Image: GETTY)
“Yet at the same time, if I’m taking a view on the situation, then I have to side with the United board, because I think it’s actually quite refreshing that a club of their size and stature are making a stand and not being held to ransom in the market.
“They are not being held to ransom by their manager either.
“My reading of the situation is Ed Woodward, or the owners, have quietly briefed that they won’t be doing short term fixes any more, like the frankly ridiculous spending on Alexis Sanchez.
“What did he cost, around £100m all in? For a guy they didn’t need and who has no real sell-on value.”