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Manchester United eyeing up £26m move for Napoli left back Faouzi Ghoulam as Jose Mourinho continues to look for Luke Shaw's replacement

Manchester United are set to launch a £26million bid for Napoli left back Faouzi Ghoulam as Jose Mourinho prepares to replace Luke Shaw.

The Algerian defender has caught the attention of Mourinho after establishing himself as one of the best full backs in Italy in recent years, according to RMC.

The 27-year-old even beat Leicester's Riyad Mahrez to win Algerian Footballer of the Year for 2017 despite suffering a cruciate ligament injury earlier this season.

Manchester United are ready to bid u00a326million for Napoli left back Faouzi Ghoulam
Manchester United are ready to bid £26million for Napoli left back Faouzi Ghoulam
Luke Shaw looks set to leave the club following his falling out with manager Jose Mourinho
Luke Shaw looks set to leave the club following his falling out with manager Jose Mourinho

Ghoulam is believed to have a release clause of £52million after signing a new contract with Napoli in December.