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Manchester United transfer news: Possible line-up for next season with De Vrij and Kroos in the side

"We need to sign a midfield player because we are going to lose Michael Carrick," he said in reference to the 36-year-old's imminent retirement.

And according to Jorginho's agent, Joao Santos, he “could be sacrificed [at Napoli] to make way for an investment like [Sampdoria's] Lucas Torreira,” he told Radio CRC.

It is said the 26-year-old wants to stay, but at the same time he has been linked with Man United where his work-rate in the middle of the park seems suited to a Mourinho team. On average he makes two tackles per game, 1.