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Manchester United plot shock move for ex-Prem star to replace Morgan Schneiderlin - report
MANCHESTER UNITED are keen on a shock move for former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Lassana Diarra, according to reports.
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Manchester United have enjoyed a resurgence under Jose Mourinho - winning their last seven games across all competitions.
However, the former Chelsea boss is eying January reinforcements despite his side's impressive form.
Among his priorities is a central midfielder with Morgan Schneiderlin expected to leave Old Trafford this month.
Manchester United are desperate to sign Lassana Diarra, according to reports
Lassana Diarra played under Jose Mourinho at Chelsea
And Italian website Foot Mercato claim that Mourinho wants Marseille ace Diarra as his replacement.
Schneiderlin has emerged as a target for Everton and West Brom.
But the ex-Southampton midfielder could be set for a return to France with Marseille, paving the way for United to land Diarra.
Morgan Schneiderlin is expected to leave Manchester United this month
Diarra played under Mourinho at Chelsea before leaving for Arsenal in 2007.
As well as the two Premier League giants, he has also enjoyed spells at Portsmouth, Real Madrid and Russian side's Anzhi Makhachkala and Lokomotiv Moscow.
It is claimed that the 31-year-old is also wanted by teams from the Chinese Super League having endured a difficult time at Marseille since signing in 2015.
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