Manchester United have
contacted Atletico Madrid over a possible Deadline Day move for Uruguay
captain Diego Godin, according to Sky sources.
Jose Mourinho is desperate to land a central defender before
the window closes on Thursday and 32-year-old Godin, who was named in
the 2018 World Cup dream team after leading Uruguay to the
quarter-finals, could be the answer to his problems.
When asked about potential transfers at Thursday morning's press conference, Mourinho said he was "not confident" of bringing anyone in before the 5pm deadline.The
Portuguese has made three signings this summer - Fred, Diogo Dalot and
Lee Grant - but has so far been frustrated in his search for a
centre-back.Sky Sports News understands the United boss had
two bids for England defender Harry Maguire rejected by Leicester City,
while Jerome Boateng - Mourinho's preferred option - looks set to remain
with Bayern Munich after training with the German champions on Thursday
morning.
Godin captained Uruguay to this summer's World Cup quarter-finals |
He revealed in April he rejected a move to Manchester City two years ago when Manuel Pellegrini was in charge, which should further endear him to United supporters.
"It's true that two years ago, City wanted me when [Pellegrini] was there," he told the Daily Mail.
"I'm proud that he wanted me but I feel like just another fan of this club. I'm very happy here. I didn't feel that it was the moment to leave."
Source:http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11466731/man-utd-make-late-move-for-godin
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