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Jose Mourinho was in attendance as Sweden played Italy in a World Cup play-off
Emil Forsberg picked up Man of the Match following an impressive performance
The attacking midfielder has been linked with a move to Old Trafford

Published: 18:42 EDT, 11 November 2017 | Updated: 09:21 EDT, 12 November 2017

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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho checked up on Sweden's RB Leipzig winger Emil Forsberg on Friday.

The 26-year-old was man of the match as Sweden beat Italy 1-0 in the first leg of their World Cup play-off.

Forsberg played an intricate role in Leipzig's breakthrough into the Europe, featuring in 30 of their Bundesliga games last season, on their way to finishing second above Borussia Dortmund.

Emil Forsberg in action for Sweden against Italy in Friday's World Cup play-off, first leg

Emil Forsberg was Man of the Match for Sweden as Jose Mourinho watched on from the stands

The winger pictured on the ball during Sweden's 1-0 win over the Italians in Stockholm

The Champions League debutants, who were founded only eight years ago in 2009, have proved they are far from a one-hit wonder having continued their form both domestically — where they are second again — and in Europe.

Their success has intrigued the majority of Europe's elite, with Liverpool already swooping for highly-rated midfielder Naby Keita, and Mourinho is keen to bring in additional wide reinforcements.

Forsberg came through the youth ranks at his home-town team club GIF Sundsvall and moved into their first-team squad in 2009 at the age of 18.

He was instrumental in the club's promotion to the Swedish first division in 2011, scoring 11 goals in the 27 matches he played, though they only lasted one season in the top-tier.

Forsberg moved to Malmo in December 2012 and helped them to the league title in his maiden season, the club successfully retaining their championship 12 months later.

Mourinho attended with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and is a keen admirer of Leipzig man Forsberg

In 2014, he won the first of 32 Sweden caps in a friendly match with Moldova and since he has scored six times for the national side.

Forsberg moved to Leipzig in January 2015, helping them earn promotion into the Bundesliga for the first time and then attain Champions League qualification after just one season.

Meanwhile, Ander Herrera will reject advances from Atletico Madrid, with the Spaniard desiring to stay at Old Trafford and United are in talks to extend his deal.