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Manchester United transfer report: Jose Mourinho makes Juventus star Alex Sandro his number one summer target

Manchester United have made Juventus left-back Alex Sandro their number one transfer target this summer, according to reports.

Jose Mourinho is keen clear out the dead wood from his squad and strengthen at the back in the upcoming window, as he aims to challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title next season.

Luke Shaw, Matteo Darmian and Daley Blind are among the defenders expected to leave Old Trafford during the close season.

And, according to the Manchester Evening News, Mourinho has prioritised signing Brazilian star Sandro as a replacement for left-back Shaw.