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Man United send scouts to watch midfield star on Jose Mourinho's orders
MANCHESTER UNITED reportedly scouted Renato Sanches last Friday on the orders of expected new boss Jose Mourinho.
Renato Sanches was reportedly scouted on Jose Mourinho's orders
United and Juventus had scouts in attendance at Benfica's clash with Porto to watch the highly-rated young midfielder last week.
And according to Spanish newspaper AS Diario the Premier League club's representatives were acting on orders from Mourinho.
However, Madrid will face competition from United and Juventus who were suitably impressed by Sanches' performance against Porto.
The 18-year-old provided the assist for Kostas Mitroglou's opener to secure a 2-1 victory in the Portuguese derby.
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Juve are believed to be keeping tabs on the player as a potential replacement for Paul Pogba, who has been linked with a big-money summer move away from the Serie A side.
Sanches has made 17 appearances in all competitions this term scoring two goals and also made his Champions League debut against Astana.
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