Manchester United might force manager Jose Mourinho to sell players before any approach for Arsenal's Mesut Ozil is made in January.
According to Simon Stone of BBC Sport (h/t Sean Kearns of Metro), United spent £285 million on signings last summer, with their wage bill significantly increasing by 13.5 per cent. Luke Shaw could be shown the exit door before the Red Devils deal in the transfer market for new additions.
Per Kearns, Mourinho wishes to add a flair talent as United chase the Premier League and UEFA Champions League titles, and the self-proclaimed Special One could sanction a £20 million bid for Ozil before he becomes a free agent next summer.