Juventus have already rejected two bids from United, the latter of which thought to be in the region of £92m, but Mourinho has instructed the hierarchy to do whatever it takes to lure Pogba back to the club he referred to recently as “his first family” in an interview with American television.
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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho admitted on Thursday the club needed one more signing before the season started, but would not confirm it would be record target Paul Pogba.
“I don’t think it’s correct to speak about players of other clubs, and he’s a Juventus player and not a Manchester United player”.
Given that Real Madrid – traditionally the biggest spenders in Europe – have baulked at the figures being spoken about, it’s led many to question United’s transfer policy.
“I am confident Mr Woodward will get the player we need to get a good balance”.
While Mourinho gave the strongest indication yet of United’s interest in Pogba, the Portuguese manager made it clear that they are keeping all of their options open. We have just 25 per cent to do until 31 August.
“So now with Jose in there, he knows what he wants and how to get it, he knows how to win titles”.
Mourinho and Co. are in China as they prepare for their International Champions Cup clash with Borussia Dortmund on Friday, before facing local rivals Manchester City on Monday.
“Look, the best suits are the suits by measure, right?”
“They should be better suits by measure rather than going to a shop and just buying a size that may fit you well or not so well”. The body is different, the mind is different, the personality, the time he needs to adapt, time he needs holidays. So at the training level we try to do suits by my measure: flawless for the person.
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“It is hard for me and I play on the touchline”, Mourinho said.
