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Manchester United plot £33m double swoop for Ligue 1 stars: Jose Mourinho keen on deal
MANCHESTER UNITED boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly preparing a double swoop for Monaco pair Djibril Sidibe and Benjamin Mendy.
Man United boss Jose Mourinho wants Monaco duo Djibril Sidibe (left) and Benjamin Mendy (right)
The Manchester United boss is keen to bolster his ranks in the summer and has made the full-back positions his priority area for improvement.
Antonio Valencia and Daley Blind have been Jose Mourinho's first-choice full-backs this season.
But The Sun claim Mourinho is keen to sign Monaco duo Sidibe and Mendy to provide healthy competition among his defensive ranks.
It is claimed Mourinho has been sending scouts regularly to watch the France international's in action this season, with both impressing in the Champions League victory over Manchester City.
Jose Mourinho is keen to bolster his defensive ranks in the summer
And Mourinho is now ready to bring Sidibe and Mendy to Old Trafford.
However, the Red Devils may be forced to cough up £33m to secure their services.
This will not be the first time United have raided Monaco for their top young talent with Anthony Martial already being prised away from the Ligue 1 outfit in 2015.