Jose Mourinho 'priced out' of move for Manchester United outcast and more transfer rumours

Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has switched his focus to signing Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin after being 'priced out' of a move for Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

That is according to a report by Gazzetta dello Sport, as cited by TEAMtalk, who claim that the Spaniard is a much more affordable target for Roma this summer. Mourinho is reportedly set to be given a sizeable transfer kitty this summer after leading Roma to the Europa Conference League title this season.

Mourinho is keen to strengthen his squad this summer in various positions, with right-back among the areas he wants to bolster most. It is understood that United ace Wan-Bissaka has been deemed surplus to requirements by new manager Erik ten Hag already, meaning an exit is on the cards this summer.

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And it is claimed that Mourinho had identified Wan-Bissaka, who joined United from Crystal Palace back in 2019, as a suitable target. But United want to recoup as much as the £50million they invested in him as possible, meaning Roma are being forced to look elsewhere for a solution to their right-back conundrum.

It is, therefore, reported that Arsenal defender Bellerin has made his way onto Mourinho's radar. He has spent this season on loan at Spanish outfit Real Betis and the Gunners are not expected to command a huge fee for him as he only has one year left on his contract.

Meanwhile, outgoing United midfielder Juan Mata could stay in England next season, a report by The Times claims. It is reported that the idea of the Spaniard joining another Premier League club has not been ruled out.

It was confirmed on Thursday that Mata will leave the club