Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho steps up Gareth Bale chase with Real Madrid closing in on £161m Kylian Mbappe deal
Portuguese boss is prepared to spend big to land an attacking wide man this summer
JOSE MOURINHO will launch an audacious move for Gareth Bale if Real Madrid land Kylian Mbappe, according to reports.
The Portuguese boss is prepared to spend big to land a wide man as he targets two more signings ahead of an assault on the Premier League title.
And after sharing a brief joke with Bale before United's pre-season victory over Real Madrid, it appears Mourinho could step up his interest in the £89million man.
He had played down any interest and any hope of a deal will be pinned on whether Real Madrid manage to pen wonderkid Mbappe's signature, as reported by Marca.
The Spanish champions have made the 18-year-old their number one transfer priority this summer.
And it appears their pursuit of the Monaco star is gathering traction after having a staggering world-record £161m fee agreed with the French side for their young starlet.
If he does sign one Real Madrid ace will find his first-team position at the club under threat.
Cristiano Ronaldo is unlikely to lose his place in the side which means either Karim Benzema or Bale could drop down the pecking order.
Meanwhile Mourinho still hasn't ruled out a switch for Inter Milan's Ivan Perisic.
The Serie A side are willing to cash in on the Croatia international but only if United meet their asking price.
Mourinho’s chief transfer negotiator Ed Woodward is only prepared to pay around £40million.
Inter are holding out for an offer closer to £50m.
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