Fenerbahçe: José Mourinho wants to do his shopping at Manchester United

A new chapter has opened in Istanbul. Without a club since leaving AS Roma, José Mourinho has found a challenge with Fenerbahçe and the Portuguese coach has been quick to get to work. Determined to bring some colour back to the Turkish team, which has been chasing a league title for 10 years, the former Chelsea and Real Madrid coach now intends to set the summer transfer window alight. With this in mind, the names of Robert Lewandowski, Gonçalo Ramos and João Félix have already been mentioned. But that’s not all.

According to the latest information from Fotomaçthe new architect of Fener is also looking at Manchester United. Indeed, the residents of Sükrü Saracoglu are reportedly interested in a former protégé of José Mourinho: Victor Lindelöf. Victim of several physical problems during the past season, the Swede has gradually slipped down the hierarchy in central defense and could therefore leave the north of England. Excited by this transfer, the Turkish media adds that Fenerbahçe has already initiated contacts with the entourage of the 29-year-old player.

Mourinho also wants Casemiro

In addition to the Lindelöf case – who was also poached by the Red Devils from Benfica in 2017 at the request of José Mourinho – The Mirror indicates, in its edition of the day, that the 61-year-old Portuguese would like to enlist Casemiro (32 years old). After having rubbed shoulders with the Brazilian on the side of Madrid, the Special One would like to revive the Auriverde midfielder, he who has just completed a 2023-2024 season that was to say the least contrasting. A file that nevertheless promises to be complex in view of the emoluments received by the interested party and the Saudi competition, in particular from Al-Nassr where Cristiano Ronaldo also intends to repatriate former teammates.

However, Fener intends to take full advantage of its chance. With this in mind, the British media adds that the sporting director of the last second-placed Süper Lig team, Mario Branco, has already started to evaluate the possibility of bringing in Casemiro. As a reminder, the Brazilian international (75 caps, 7 goals) joined Old Trafford for a cheque for 60 million pounds sterling, or just over €70 million, and currently has an estimated market value of around €20 million…