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Manchester United transfer targets include Gareth Bale, Mesut Ozil, Antoine Griezmann and Danny Rose

Jose Mourinho has reportedly drawn up a four-man shortlist of left-footers to balance his attack when summer window opens

JOSE MOURINHO has reportedly drawn up a four-man shortlist of left-footers to balance his attack.

The Manchester United boss is said to still want Gareth Bale, Mesut Ozil, Antoine Griezmann and Danny Rose when the summer window opens.

 Jose Mourinho is said to have identified left-footed players he wants at Manchester United
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Jose Mourinho is said to have identified left-footed players he wants at Manchester UnitedCredit: PA:Press Association

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Mourinho targeted a naturally left-sided player in the summer, but failed to land Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic.

Ozil is out of contract at Arsenal this summer and being eyed by Barcelona and United.

Arsene Wenger today insisted that he will not sell either Ozil or fellow contract rebel Alexis Sanchez in January.

But Mourinho has spoken of his admiration for Ozil, who he worked with at Real Madrid, and is set to move for a player who he thinks can help take the creative burden off Paul Pogba.

 United could face competition from Barcelona to land Mesut Ozil on a free transfer
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United could face competition from Barcelona to land Mesut Ozil on a free transferCredit: Getty Images
 Atletico Madrid forward Antonine Griezmann is on Mourinho's radar
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Atletico Madrid forward Antonine Griezmann is on Mourinho's radarCredit: Getty

Manchester Evening News report that  Griezmann is still firmly in the United boss' sights.

Griezmann was expected to seal a switch to Old Trafford last summer but instead signed a five-year deal when Atletico Madrid's transfer embargo was confirmed.

However, the deal is not thought to stop United swooping again, although reports in Spain suggest Barca could provide competition for the French forward's signature.


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Mourinho is also thought to be monitoring developments with Real Madrid ace Bale.

But Bale, who is set to return from two months out injured, is said to want to finish his career in Madrid.

His agent Jonathan Barnett said yesterday: "He wants to play the rest of his life at Real Madrid.

 United are monitoring the situation with Real Madrid's Gareth Bale
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United are monitoring the situation with Real Madrid's Gareth BaleCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Spurs left-back Danny Rose is a target for Manchester United
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Spurs left-back Danny Rose is a target for Manchester UnitedCredit: EPA

"He loves Madrid, the city, life and he loves the club. Of course it hurts him when the people don't support him and they do with other players who aren't so good."

As revealed by SunSport, Mourinho is keen on Tottenham left-back Rose.

The England man was fuming at being left out of the squad for Spurs' North London derby defeat.

United want Rose after Luke Shaw struggled to impress Mourinho, despite an impressive return to fitness.

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