The Red Devils have spent £140million so far this summer but there’s room left in the budget for a wide player.
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United had been keen on signing Ivan Perisic from Inter Milan but have been priced out of a move and Mourinho remains determined to sign a fourth player this summer.
Mahrez released a statement at the start of the summer revealing his desire to leave Leicester and the Algerian hasn’t changed his mind since.
Mahrez impressed throughout pre-season (Picture: Getty)The former PFA Player of the Year was seen in discussion with Paul Pogba throughout United’s 2-0 win against the Foxes on Saturday and that led to speculation the Algerian was wanted at Old Trafford.
Mourinho is a huge fan of the 26-year-old and would like to add him to his squad but the United board are unconvinced, according to French TV station SFR.
The Portuguese boss was given £150m to spend in whichever way he pleased last summer. It made for a refreshing change from how he was budgeted at Chelsea and Inter Milan.
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However, Mourinho is closing on his £150m budget this summer and anything above the alotted transfer kitty will need to be given the green light by United’s board.
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