Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho ready to snap up Douglas Costa for £75m to prise Brazilian away from Juventus

JOSE MOURINHO is prepared to pay £75million to prise Douglas Costa away from Juventus, according to reports in Italy.

The Manchester United boss has identified the Brazilian winger as a key target as he looks to add to the attacking wealth at his disposal.

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Costa starred for the Old Lady on loan from Bayern Munich this season, with the Serie A champions having an option to sign him on a permanent deal for £35m.

But according to Italian news outlet Corriere dello Sport, the Red Devils are willing to offer over double that amount to land him.

The ex-Shakhtar Donetsk ace joined Bayern in 2015 for £26m, but failed to hold down a regular starting spot as he pushed for a move away from the Allianz Arena.

He flourished under Massimilaino Allegri in Turin, helping Juve to a domestic double in his maiden season in Italy.

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In 47 games in all competitions, Costa found the back of the net on six occasions, as well as chalking up 14 assists.

And should Juventus fail to sign him on a permanent deal, United will be quick to add him to their ranks as they eye up a pacey right winger.

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SunSport exclusively revealed recently that the FA Cup runners-up were ready to pounce for Costa if a deal to Juve failed to materialise.

One player the Italian side could nab in the near future is United right-back Matteo Darmian for £12m.