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Jose Mourinho opens up on transfer talks with Man United chief Ed Woodward
MANCHESTER UNITED boss Jose Mourinho has opened up on his talks with Ed Woodward ahead of the summer transfer window.
Jose Mourinho doesn't think he has unrealistic transfer demands
Jose Mourinho is expected to be active in the window.
At least four signings have been targeted by the Portuguese tactician, as he seeks to transform Manchester United into potential title winners next season.
On his list includes Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann, Everton’s Romelu Lukaku and Monaco star Tiemoue Bakayoko.
Jose Mourinho insists he has a good relationship with Ed Woodward
First of all they know I’m not asking for impossible targets, I ask for difficult targets
United executive vice-chairman Woodward is expected to support Mourinho with a sizeable transfer kitty.
And when asked about his meetings with Woodward and the United board, Mourinho claims he isn't being unrealistic with his demands.
He said: “Our relationship is very, very good.
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“First of all they know I’m not asking for impossible targets, I ask for difficult targets. Then it’s a difficult job and they try to do the best they can.
“I’m sure that by the end of the summer we probably don’t have exactly my first options, because it’s difficult to succeed with every attempt.
“But I’m sure we’re going to do something interesting and to improve our team for next season.”
United will be looking to keep themselves in the hunt for a top-four finish with victory against West Brom today (3pm).
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