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Man Utd transfer news: Juventus make Alex Sandro decision amid Jose Mourinho interest
MANCHESTER UNITED are set to miss out on Juventus star Alex Sandro, reports in Italy claim.
The Brazil international has been tipped to head to Old Trafford this summer.
Sandro, 27, was expected to move to the Premier League in the January transfer window, however, a deal didn’t materialise.
Jose Mourinho is keen to splash the cash in the coming weeks, with United desperate to keep up with Manchester City next season.
However, according to Italian outlet Tuttosport, Mourinho will not sign Sandro this summer.
They reckon Juventus are already planning for next season - and Sandro is will be in their starting line-up.
Man Utd transfer news: Jose Mourinho is set to miss out on Juventus star Alex Sandro
Juve see Sandro as their long-term left-back, with Joao Cancelo, currently of Valencia, set to start the season at right-back.
It’s also claimed that Juve are ready to offer Sandro a bumper new contract to stay in Serie A.
United boss Mourinho has publicly slammed Luke Shaw this season, with Ashley Young starting at left-back for the majority of the year.
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The Red Devils have been busy in recent weeks, with United signing Porto right-back Diogo Dalot and Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred.
United will spend big this summer after Mourinho watched City storm to the Premier League this season.