The Old Trafford club reportedly is considering making a move for the Portuguese veteran in order to find a solution for recent defensive frailties.
The Sun.
Pepe, 33, only has one year remaining on his Real Madrid contract and the Spanish club is said to be reluctant to give him the two-year-deal he wants.
Mourinho reportedly believes the defender, who recently won both the Champions League and European Championship for club and country, could be the perfect solution to his side's continuing defensive woes.