We have heard much about José Mourinho during the summer – but it is fair to say that the hosts of Russia Today did not provide much questioning.
The role of Manchester United's manager as a guest During the World Cup years, he never saw the vacant job.
The club's business was set aside – and even in the middle of a new contract for David de Gea, Mourinho focused solely on events in Russia. 19659002] So his first press conference since a rather angry affair following the FA Cup's final defeat at Chelsea promises to be fascinating.
He will be meeting the media at UCLA this week – and although he is sure to want to focus on the
Why is there no did not choose Ronaldo?
Twelve months ago, Mourinho described Cristiano Ronaldo's signature as an impossible mission.
Juventus wo It is understood that United never seriously threw his hat on the ring when it became clear that the five-time winner of the Golden Ball was ready to leave Real Madrid.
Executive Vice President Ed Woodward has long … It has been inflexible that United would be there if the best players in the world became available.
Yet in the span of two summers United have watched as Neymar and Ronaldo have proved eminently gageable.
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Ronaldo made a transfer to Juventus this summer
How many additional signatures before United can challenge City?
Two players were recruited for over £ 70m from Fred and Diogo Dalot – but is this really enough to fill the gap of 19 points on the Premier League champions?
Mourinho is adamant "
But how many players does he want before the end of the transfer window in less than four weeks?
A premium backcourt is a must – but Tottenham wants too much for Toby Alderweireld and another option in Clement Langlet opted for Barcelona
Elsewhere, Mourinho knows that balance his attack continues to be a problem on the right, while he would also ideally recruit a like back up for Romelu Lukaku.
Can Martial / Shaw Resurrect United Careers?
The two men are part of United's traveling team in the United States, but their future remains uncertain.
Mkeho Shaw got a reprieve after Mourinho. Sign a left back – but he's still facing a fight to settle in front of Ashley Young.
The position of Anthony Martial is even more blurred.
In doubt after falling out of favor
His agent revealed that he wants to leave – and with Alexis Sanchez to be used on the left, the French international is facing the prospect of "the future". to be a marginal player this season.
Will he play with Pogba like France?
Mourinho watched Paul Pogba produce a masterful demonstration after another at the World Cup.
He looked at the dominant midfielder
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Will Mourinho take out a soap opera from Didier Deschamps's book and give Pogba the platform for to become the star? for United, as for France?
Will Fred and Nemanja Matic be United's answer to N & # 39; Golo Kante and Blaise Matuidi and will they allow the man of £ 89 million to hurt the opposition?
Or will Mourinho continue his diet? love hard with the midfielder and place new doubts about his future?
Is Bale Mission Impossible too?
The interest in Bale May stopped playing seriously for Ronaldo. that does not mean that they will have their man.
And his meeting with Julen Lopetegui this week may have even killed United's chances
Mourinho wanted the Welsh last summer – and Woodward is desperate to land him since. he left Tottenham in 2013.
Real will not let two of his Galacticos go in the same window – but Bale's own desires could be the determining factor.
His final plea of the Champions League "pick me up" was like a game changer – "
But the fact that Mourinho already considers Ivan Perisic as an alternative, says a lot.
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