Manchester United line up double swoop: Jose Mourinho won’t be put off by this - report

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Jose Mourinho wants to strengthen his Manchester United squad

MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly ready to persist with a double swoop for Bundesliga stars David Alaba and Julian Baumgartlinger.

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Jose Mourinho is currently on the lookout for Manchester United reinforcements.

A new right-back is considered as a priority, with Monaco’s Fabinho and Napoli star Elseid Hysaj on their wishlist.

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David Alaba is on Jose Mourinho's radar

And according to the Sunday People, Mourinho likes the look of Alaba and Baumgartlinger.

The pair were scouted twice during the recent international break.

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The report suggests that Alaba is contracted with Bayern until 2021, while midfielder Baumgartlinger only joined Bayer Leverkusen in the summer on a four-year deal.

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Julian Baumgartlinger is also attracting interest from Manchester United

Despite the pair only recently signing respective deals, it is believed Mourinho is not deterred, and will push ahead to try and secure their signatures.

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