Manchester United want to capture Mesut Ozil in the summer after completing the signing of his former Arsenal team-mate Alexis Sanchez.
Miguel Delaney of The Independent reported Red Devils manager Jose Mourinho still wants to tempt the Germany international when his contract runs out at the end of the season, with the player reportedly seeking over £300,000 per week in wages.
United wish to strengthen midfield after bolstering their attack with Sanchez, and they have a number of targets including Valencia's Carlos Soler and Nice's Jean Michael Seri.
Per Delaney, Mourinho is planning for life without veteran midfielder Michael Carrick, who is set to retire, and the Old Trafford giants are "confident" they can bring Soler to the Premier League.