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Two midfielders prioritised by Man United: Chelsea target has already snubbed them
MANCHESTER UNITED reportedly want either Fabinho or Toni Kroos to strengthen their midfield.
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Jose Mourinho is desperate to bolster his frontline this summer, but quality is needed in the middle of the park too.
With Michael Carrick's Old Trafford career coming to an end, United are on the lookout.
According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, versatile Monaco star Fabinho and Real Madrid ace Kroos are at the top of the club's wishlist.
Brazil international Fabinho has been a long-term target at United, having initially been sought as a solution at right-back last summer.
Real Madrid's Toni Kroos and Monaco's Fabinho are wanted by Manchester United
Fabinho has shown he can play as an effective holding midfielder, keeping United interested
But the 23-year-old stayed in France and signed a new contract in September.
At Monaco though, Fabinho has shown he can play as an effective holding midfielder, keeping United interested.
Alternatively, 27-year-old Kroos is on Jose Mourinho's agenda.
With David De Gea wanted by the Bernabeu outfit, United could take advantage by looking to land the Germany international.
However, Di Marzio claims United had other intentions a couple of months ago.
Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan was apparently approached, having long been chased by Premier League rivals Chelsea.
The Serie A ace held talks with Antonio Conte earlier this term, and United have since enquired.
But the contact is said to have not gone well as Nainggolan wishes to stay in Rome.
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