Despite an important Premier League battle ensuing, and United still harbouring ambition in the Champions League, Jose Mourinho is already plotting a transfer once the summer market reopens.
United are resigned to conceding the league title to cross-town rivals, City.
Though a race for second place is hotting up between themselves and fierce rivals Liverpool, not to mention Spurs who can now fully concentrate on the league campaign following their exit from Europe.
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Jose Mourinho's side are also hoping to progress to the Champions League quarter-final as they entertain La Liga opposition Sevilla next week, with the game evenly posed at 0-0.
Amidst the hectic season, the United boss is reportedly 'regularly calling' Samuel Umtiti according to Spanish outlet Sport via Metro.
The France international is enjoying his second season at Barcelona after completing a €25 million move from Lyon in 2016.
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Even though he's become Gerard Pique's defensive partner, Umtiti remains subject to intense transfer speculation, and United continue to be heavily linked with his services.
The report claims United have been in contact with the players brother, Yannick, who's his agent.
It appears Mourinho has also been in direct contact with Umtiti, as he attempts to lure him to Old Trafford.
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He's using fellow French stars Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial to sell the potential transfer, too.
The 24-year-old defender is believed to be available for £53 million, and United are prepared to trigger his release clause to seal a deal.
As well as offering a much bigger wage package.
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Umtiti is reportedly on £3.5 million a year. Though United are set to table a massive £8 million a season.
Umtiti to United? Watch this space.
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