- Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is interested in bringing Dortmund playmaker Christian Pulisic to Old Trafford
- He has sent out scouts to watch the terrific playmaker
- Pulisic was a Man United fan in his early years as his parents do take him to watch games at Old Trafford
Manchester United gaffer Jose Mourinho is reportedly eyeing a move for Borussia Dortmund playmaker Christian Pulisic.
British tabloid, SunSport, reported that Jose Mourinho told his web of scouts to find him a "magician".
Jose Mourinho eyes Borussia Dortmund playmaker Christian Pulisic, sends scouts to watch him
Another tabloid, DailyMail say Dortmund playmaker Pulisic is on the Special One's radar, as Liverpool and Arsenal also circle for the playmaker.
The 19-year-old has established himself as one of the Bundesliga side's stars and started 14 league games this season.
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Last week he became USA's youngest ever player of the year before scoring an 89th-minute winner against Hoffenheim two days later.
Pulisic was a Manchester United fan during his early age and he does watch United games at Old Trafford.
When his mother got a scholarship to teach abroad for a year, he came over with his family to stay in the village of Tackley, eight miles north of Oxford.
And Pulisic started playing for one of Brackley Town's youth teams and was taken to games by his Dad, including visits to watch Tottenham and United.
Mourinho is determined not to play second fiddle to great rival Pep Guardiola at the Etihad and could swoop for Pulisic.
The Potuguese believes signing a player who can unlock the tightest of defences — a ‘magician’ as he labelled it — will help his team close the gap.
Mourinho ideally wants his new man in the January transfer window.
Chelsea ace Eden Hazard is being eyed in a £90million deal.
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Mesut Ozil is also a prefered candidate, but Mourinho would have to wait until the Arsenal star's contract is up at the end of the season.
NAIJ.com reported earlier that Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has admitted his Manchester United boys failed to follow his advise in their shocking loss to Lee Johnson's Bristol City.
Manchester United who were the defending Champions of the Carabao Cup were favorite to make it to the semi finals after being drawn with second tier Bristol City.
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Source: Sports.naija.ng