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Man United ready £300m transfer war chest to sign “genuine world class stars”

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According to reports from The Daily Star, allegedly incoming manager Jose Mourinho will be handed a £300million transfer war chest at Manchester United next summer.

The former Chelsea boss has been linked with the Old Trafford hot seat ever since he was sacked by the west Londoners in December and recent reports have claimed his United appointment is now a ‘done deal’.

According to an exclusive from The Daily Star, the Red Devils will kick off the Special One’s era at Old Trafford by handing him a £300million war chest for the summer transfer window.

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That’s £50million more than Louis van Gaal has spent on new signings since becoming United boss in 2014. But whereas many of the Dutchman’s acquisitions have been largely based on potential, Mourinho will only look to sign ‘genuine world class talent’.

The British tabloid quote an unnamed source as saying; “If Jose comes in he will be given whatever it takes to make United the best again. But it isn’t just about how much is spent, what matters is how it is spent because United need the right players to take the forward. Only genuine world class stars will be looked at.”

The obvious target who falls into that category is Barcelona star Neymar. Reports earlier this week claimed United and Manchester City are set for a £144million summer scrap over the Brazil international, whilst Everton’s John Stones, Athletic Bilbao’s Aymeric Laporte and Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane have been mooted as potential defensive additions.

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