Marco Verratti has emerged as another top midfield target for Manchester UnitedGetty - Contributor
And 25-year-old Italy international Verratti is on his hitlist as a marquee summer signing.
Verratti has spent six years at PSG but United have been encouraged over his availability.
Juventus are also expected to compete for his signature but Red Devils manager Mourinho will be able to offer better personal terms at Old Trafford.
Mourinho wants TWO central midfielders as Marouane Fellaini, 30, is expected to leave on a free and 36-year-old club legend Michael Carrick has retired.
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Verratti’s Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup and the midfielder has a free summerGetty Images - GettyUnited are set to lose Marouane Fellaini this summer with the Belgian’s contract close to running outAFP
Brazilian Fred, 25, will be arriving this week and Verratti would form a United midfield ready to challenge cross town rivals Manchester City for the title.
Verratti has been compared to Barcelona legend Xavi in the way that he controls games in central midfield after arriving in the French capital from Italian side Pescara.
Mourinho has also looked at Serbian star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic but Lazio have increased the £80m asking price United were willing to pay, boosting their chances of landing Verratti.
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Jose Mourinho is looking to bolster his squad with another double assault on the Champions League and Premier League coming next termPA:Press AssociationLazio ace Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is a top target for United but Lazio’s asking price looks to be too highReuters
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