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Man United perform shock U-turn: Jose Mourinho to offer player Old Trafford return
MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly ready to perform a shock U-turn and pave a return to Old Trafford for Patrice Evra.
Patrice Evra could return to Manchester United as a coach
The Juventus left-back, who has found opportunities hard to come by this season, had been linked with a move to Manchester United.
It then later emerged that Mourinho would not be looking to sign Evra.
Jose Mourinho is reportedly keen to work with Patrice Evra
Patrice Evra enjoyed a decorated playing spell with Manchester United
However, it seems the Portuguese tactician appears to have had a change of heart.
Italian paper Gazzetta dello Sport claim Mourinho wants to work with Evra.
But the report suggests the Frenchman would only be able to come back in a coaching capacity.
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Although left-back has been a problem position for United, Mourinho appears to be happy with his options.
Should Evra return, his experience will be invaluable.
The 35-year-old enjoyed a decorated playing spell in Manchester, winning five Premier League titles, three League Cups and the Champions League.
United face Reading in the FA Cup third round tomorrow (12:30pm).
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