Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho has taken his eyes down to the Italian Serie A as he continues to search for a new defensive leader ahead of the new season.
The Red Devils have been looking for a new defender this summer as Mourinho believes his current options are simply not good enough to lead them to the Premier League title.
He has targetted Clement Lenglet, but the French man decided to join Barcelona instead, he also wants to sign Tottenham’s Toby Alderweireld, but Tottenham are playing hardball over the sale of the World Cup star.
Sun Sport claims that Mourinho has turned his attention to AC Milan captain, Leonardo Bonucci and he hopes to complete the signing of the Italian before the end of preseason.
Bonucci joined Milan last season after falling out with Juventus manager, Max Allegri, but he failed to help the former European champions qualify for the Champions League while a ban for breaking FFP Rules means that they would not be taking part in the Europa League next season also.
Mourinho hopes that the lure of Champions League football and even higher wages would tempt the defender to make the switch. He is prepared to offer the financially troubles Milan £30 million for the defender.
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