Manchester United ‘keen on signing Tottenham left-back Danny Rose in January’
Chelsea also interested in the England man but United lead the race
MANCHESTER UNITED are ready to move for Danny Rose in January, according to reports.
Jose Mourinho has long held an interest in the Tottenham left-back, who is yet to play a game this season because of injury.
According to Tuttomercatoweb, United are front-runners for the England man, who has not played since January.
Chelsea have also been linked with Rose in recent months.
Left-back has been a problem position for Mourinnho during his Old Trafford reign.
Luke Shaw fell out of favour and has played just one game - in the EFL Cup against Burton Albion - this season.
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Daley Blind started the season at first-choice, but Ashley Young has started their last four matches.
Right-back Matteo Darmian has also played a couple of games.
Chelsea have long been linked with another left-back to provide competition for Marcos Alonso.
Juventus defender Alex Sandro was a top target, but the Blues saw a number of bids for the Brazilian rejected in the summer.
The Serie A giants are now closing in on a new contract for the 26-year-old.
At Spurs, Ben Davies has been arguably the best left-back in the Premier League this season.
He has two goals and two assists for Mauricio Pochettino's team, who are unbeaten since the opening day.