Jose Mourinho Has Made His First Signing As Man Utd Manager

– Jose Mourinho has signed Ricardo Formosinho as his new technical scout
– The Portuguese will be in charge of seeking potential transfers for the future
– Mourinho wants Juan Mata, Herrera, Fellaini, Schneiderlin out of United

Jose Mourinho has made his first signing as Manchester United boss; fellow Portuguese Ricardo Formosinho as his new technical scout. According to ​The Sun, Formosinho worked with Mourinho at Porto during the 2003/04 season, the campaign which ended in Champions League glory for the Special One.

He reunited with Mourinho at Madrid and would join other Mourinho disciples Rui Faria and Silvinho Louro in the backroom team, and will take charge of tactical scouting and determining future potential signings. 

 

Mourinho has been linked with a move for former Paris Saint Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic with reports suggesting that the Swede has already agreed personal terms with United. Mourinho is also said to be interested in Villarreal centre-back Eric Bailly, as well as Chelsea midfielders Willian and Nemanja Matic. Juan Mata, Ander Herrera, Marouane Fellaini and Morgan Schneiderlin are the players Mourinho has indicated he wants out of the club after the the 53-year-old held a meeting with executive vice-chairman Edward Woodward on Friday.