The 21-year-old excelled for Dortmund last season as they secured third spot in the Bundesliga, before suffering a broken ankle in their final league game.

Mourinho is looking to sign a holding midfielder having failed in his attempts to sign Tottenham’s Eric Dier.

And The Daily Mail report the Red Devils could turn to Weigl – although any deal could be delayed until January once the player has recovered from injury.

Man Utd are eyeing a swoop for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Weigl

Footage from his outstanding 2016/17 campaign shows the German international passing to team-mates all over the pitch with pin-point accuracy.

Although not known for his goal-scoring abilities, it also shows the youngster brilliantly dribbling past a defender before firing a bullet shot into the bottom left of the net.

Such skills could shine alongside United’s star man Paul Pogba next season.

INJURED: Weigl broke his angle in Dortmund's last league game of the season

And Everton goal machine Romelu Lukaku could thrive from his passing should the Belgian move to Old Trafford.

Reports surfaced earlier today claiming the 24-year-old striker had agreed a £75m fee to join United, although the Toffees have since denied any deal has been reached.