Jose eyes £100m double deal & Serie A goal machine close to United
Mourinho eyes Real Madrid duo worth £100m combined
According to the Spanish media sources, Man United’s incoming manager Jose Mourinho has named world-class Real Madrid duo, James Rodriguez and Raphael Varane as two of his top transfer targets for the Red Devils.
The 53-year-old Portuguese manager is expected to replace Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford in the summer, though some recent reports suggest this deal is far from done.
Still, former Chelsea head coach is already planning a double raid on his old club Real Madrid for whomever he joins next.
The Reports from Spanish Fichajes claim that the Portuguese coach is planning for signings at Manchester United and has instructed the club to get him Rodriguez and Varane. Both stars have struggled for both playing time and form this season, but are rated highly by Mourinho as he looks to improve a struggling Red Devils side.
Meanwhile, Manchester Untied are also willing to sign Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi. But the legendary former defender and now, vice-president of Serie A club, Javier Zanetti insists the club are desperate to keep Mauro Icardi at the San Siro.
When Zanetti was asked about the potential transfer of Argentine star, he replied: “Icardi is our striker and our captain. We hope that Mauro can stay with us.”
Mourinho wants to make €32m Serie A goal machine his first Man United signing
The reports from Daily Star claim that Jose Mourinho, who has been heavily linked with a move to Man United to replace Louis Van Gaal, keen to make Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi his first signing at Old Trafford.
But the legendary former defender and now, vice-president of Serie A club, Javier Zanetti insists the club are desperate to keep Mauro Icardi at the San Siro.
When Zanetti was asked about the potential transfer of Argentine star, he replied: “Icardi is our striker and our captain. We hope that Mauro can stay with us.”
The 23-year-old Argentine, who was appointed captain by Roberto Mancini this term, would provide serious firepower and leadership to United’s troubled ranks. Classy striker was pivotal in Inter’s early-season title aspirations and has now scored 13 times in 29 appearances.
The Red Devils have been offered a glimmer of hope after Italian publication Corriere dello Sport claimed Icardi would be sold if the club fail to qualify for the Champions League. The 2010 Champions League winners are currently fourth in Serie A, five points behind third-placed Roma, who have a crucial game in hand.
Nicknamed El Niño del partido, and O cañito, Icardi is a quick, tactically intelligent, and physically strong striker, with good technique, and an eye for goal, who can also play off of his team-mates. In 2013, Don Balón listed him as one of the top 100 young players born after 1992.
Man United stunned as Pep Guardiola agrees deal for £35m United target
According to the Mirror, Man United have handed a massive transfer blow, as their long-time target Aymeric Laporte has agreed a deal in principle to leave Athletic Bilbao for Manchester City in the summer.
The 21-year-old France international has been linked with a switch to Old Trafford ever since the previous summer window as the Red Devils look to reinforce their back line.
However, as the same sources claim, the talented centre-back is keen to join Bayern boss Pep Guardiola at the Eithad when he arrives at the end of the season.
Laporte was also on the transfer list of La Liga giants Barcelona, but interest in him cooled down following an injury picked up while playing for the France Under-21 squad.
The Citizens look to be willing to take the risk on the Athletic star despite his knock after building a reputation to be known as one of the world’s top defensive prospects.
Highly-rated Frenchman has already participated in 45 games in all competitions for the Spanish club this season, so far managing to find the back of the net five times, while providing another two assists.
However, the arrival of young Frenchman would not be understood to affect City’s interest in John Stones, with the Everton and England defender also a Chelsea target.
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