Manchester United given the 'OK' by Jose Mourinho to pursue Benfica left back Alex Grimaldo
- Manchester United are eyeing Benfica's young Spanish defender Alex Grimaldo
- He impressed during Wednesday's Champions League tie between the teams
- Left back has been a problem position for United boss Jose Mourinho this season
Manchester United's midweek win at Benfica may have moved them a step closer towards Champions League knockout qualification, but for Jose Mourinho it allowed him a closer look at one of the latter's rising stars.
Despite their defeat, left back Alex Grimaldo impressed for the Portuguese giants at the Estadio de Luz.
And it appears his display caught the eye of United boss Mourinho, according to reports in Portugal.
Portuguese paper Record claim that Manchester United are eyeing Benfica's Alex Grimaldo
Record state that a move for Grimaldo has been given the 'OK' by United boss Jose Mourinho
Record claim that Mourinho has given the 'OK' for the Red Devils to pursue a deal for the full back as he looks to strengthen in this area.
The publication adds that the Premier League side will dispatch scouts to watch the the 22-year-old Spaniard's next games closely.
Left back has been a problem position for the Old Trafford outfit this season with Ashley Young, Matteo Darmian and Daley Blind all having filled in there.
The rotation of the aforementioned trio has been a necessity for Mourinho with Marcos Rojo a long-term injury and question marks surrounding Luke Shaw's form and fitness continuing too.
The 22-year-old battles for the ball with United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan on Wednesday
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