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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho will sign players in January on one condition
JOSE MOURINHO will only sign players next month if some leave Manchester United, according to reports.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic praises Victor Lindelof
Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for Benfica’s Victor Lindelof in recent weeks.
Despite reports in Portugal claiming a deal is close to being pushed over the line, Express Sport understands Jose Mourinho has cooled his interest in the 22-year-old.
With Eric Bailly heading off to the Africa Cup of Nations next month, Mourinho had been keen to bolster his defence in the upcoming transfer window.
Jose Mourinho won't sign any new players next month unless some leave
But with Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo rarely putting a foot wrong during United’s 11-game unbeaten run, the Portuguese boss doesn’t feel the need to sign another defender.
However, according to the Daily Mail, Mourinho will only attempt to bring in new players in January if others depart.
Anthony Martial has been strongly linked with a loan move after becoming frustrated at a lack of opportunities, but the Frenchman won’t be allowed to leave Old Trafford.
Jose Mourinho will block Anthony Martial trying to leave the club on loan next month
Memphis Depay has been linked with a move to Everton
Morgan Schneiderlin and Memphis Depay are two players attracting interest from Premier League clubs with their futures uncertain.
Everton boss Ronald Koeman is a big fan of the pair and has previously admitted his desire to take Dutchman Memphis to Goodison Park.
Recent reports suggest West Brom have made an offer of around £15m to sign Schneiderlin, who has featured just three times in the league for United this term.
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