Manchester United scouts have reportedly told Jose Mourinho to try to beat Chelsea in the race to sign Hoffenheim star Niklas Sule. Meanwhile, AS Roma are said to be planning a bid for Fiorentina's Milan Badelj as soon as the January transfer window opens.
As reported by ESPN FC and German daily Bild (h/t Daily Express' James Cambridge), Chelsea are said to be leading the chase to land Sule, with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur also extensively scouting the 21-year-old.
Duncan Castles of the Daily Record reported United scouts have now recommended their manager to make a move as well, although Benfica's Victor Lindelof remains the Red Devils' primary defensive target for the January window.