Manchester United ‘target Justin Kluivert in January’ as Jose Mourinho continues search for winger after missing out on Ivan Perisic
Nippy Ajax starlet has burst onto scene this season with impressive goals and is one of a number youngsters being watched
MANCHESTER UNITED had added Ajax wonderkid Justin Kluivert to their January shopping list, according to reports.
The Dutch starlet, 18, is one of a number of talented kids Jose Mourinho is looking at.
Yahoo Sport report Kluivert, as well Bordeaux's Malcom, Borussia Dortmund's Christian Pulisic and Monaco's Thomas Lemar as options on the wing.
Having missed out on Ivan Perisic, Mourinho is still in the market for someone to work on the flanks and Kluivert could be the answer.
The son of legendary Dutch striker Patrick, he has burst onto the scene this season after making his debut last term.
Mourinho was seen giving Kluivert Jnr advice following United's 2-0 Europa League final victory over Ajax.
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He hit the headlines recently after netting a spectacular hat-trick for the Dutch side — a feat his famous father never achieved.
United actually tried to sign Patrick during the 90s, but failed to lure the striker to Old Trafford.
Mourinho had been desperate to sign Perisic in the summer as he sought a genuine, pacey winger.
However, United failed to strike a deal and the Croatian has been in incredible form for Inter Milan.