Mourinho and Woodward want different things says journalist
Manchester United manager Mourinho is hoping Woodward makes funds available to him when the transfer window reopens next month.
The Red Devils boss feels his side is in need of an overhaul, with defenders such as Toby Alderweireld, Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane all on his radar ahead of the New Year.
Back in the summer, the Manchester United manager was left furious at Woodward’s failure to fork out. Jose Mourinho wanted five signings - but managed just three.
Fred was the biggest arrival with the Brazil international touching down from Shaktar Donetsk in a £52million.
It is said that Mourinho had previously stressed he would not be signing any players from Portugal.
But, regarding Dalot, he broke that rule.
Man Utd news: Jose Mourinho forced Ed Woodward into action on Diogo Dalot (Image: GETTY)
Man Utd news: Jose Mourinho has been impressed by Diogo Dalot's start (Image: GETTY)
Mourinho convinced Woodward to fork out £19m to secure the signatures of the Portugal prodigy.
He arrived from Porto and has since enjoyed a fine start to life at Old Trafford.
So impressive have his performances been that Mourinho has even tipped him to emulate Red Devils legend Gary Neville.
“Everybody knows that he has fantastic potential,” the United boss said.
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Man Utd news: Jose Mourinho had promised not to sign players from Portugal (Image: GETTY)
“I don't want to compare, especially not the number of titles but he is probably the same age as Gary Neville when he came into the first team.
"Probably he can follow Neville in this dynamic of more than 10 years as United's right-back, with amazing conditions to improve, because as I was saying he's 19 years old.”
The MEN say United have an extensive scouting operation over in Portugal.
It is said they have a scout at EVERY Benfica match, while they are also understood to regularly watch Porto.