Manchester United transfer news: Jose Mourinho to reignite interest in Everton right-back Seamus Coleman

JOSE MOURINHO is stepping up his interest in Seamus Coleman, according to reports.

Tt are reporting that the Manchester United boss wants the Irish right-back to solve his defensive problems.

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Former United and Toffees boss David Moyes wanted to bring Coleman to Old Trafford when he took over in 2013.

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But Coleman stayed at Goodison Park and has continued to become one of the best right-backs in the world.

United spent £150million in the summer - including a world-record breaking £89m deal for Paul Pogba - but are still leaking goals in defence.

The Manchester United boss was heavily linked with Southampton captain and centre back Jose Fonte and Monaco’s right back Fabinho in the summer.

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A deal for Coleman is also being considered as Eric Bailly leaves for the African Cup of Nations in the New Year.

The competition lasts from January 14 to February 5th potentially ruling him out of six games in the league and domestic cups.

United face one of their toughest games of the season when they take on Liverpool tonight.

Wayne Rooney is likely to again be dropped for the clash.