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Discontent at Manchester United as Board Reject Jose Mourinho's Short-Term Fix to Transfer Approach

It appears that Ed Woodward and Jose Mourinho's tumultuous relationship has become even stormier over the last few days, as disagreements on transfer targets have left Manchester United short.

A key area that Mourinho had been looking to strengthen was centre back, with Leicester City's Harry Maguire and Toby Alderweireld of Tottenham Hotspur the chief targets. However, with £65m price tags being thrown around, the Red Devils' hierarchy are in no mood to waste funds.

Woodward told Mourinho he’s done giving him pocket money whenever he asks for players and is bringing a DOF to regulate things properly.