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Man Utd transfer news: Jose Mourinho set for Harry Maguire disappointment, new target eyed
JOSE MOURINHO looks set to miss out on his preferred defensive target Harry Maguire as Manchester United eye a move for Barcelona’s Yerry Mina.
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Manchester United have been strongly linked with Maguire, who enjoyed an excellent World Cup for England.
A number of defensive options are understood to have been presented to Mourinho this summer and his preference is the Leicester defender.
However, the Foxes have made clear they are unwilling to sell the former Hull centre-back and according to Sky Sports, United have now “cooled their interest” in Maguire.
The report says Leicester will open talks with Maguire over a long-term contract and United will instead make a move for Mina.
Mourinho wants two more signings before the transfer window closes next week but will have to settle for just one
Mina joined Barcelona in January from Brazilian side Palmeiras for £10m but he struggled to make an impact at the Nou Camp making just four starts under Ernesto Valverde.
Mina’s reputation has been enhanced by an impressive World Cup for Colombia, where he scored three times.
Mourinho wants two more signings before the transfer window closes next week but admits he will have to settle for just one.
He told beIN SPORTS: "I'm confident I'll get one.
"I think two is not what I will get. I think in every pre-season it happens basically the same with probably every club, which the manager wants more. It is our nature and our way to always want more for your team.
"But club decisions are different. Normally you don't get what you want which basically happened throughout my career. If I sign one player before the window closes, that's fine."