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Manchester United unlikely to enter transfer market again this summer, says Jose Mourinho

The club have been frustrated in their attempts to sign a fourth and final player this summer, and the Portuguese now expects there to be no further incomings this summer

Mark Critchley
Friday 18 August 2017 14:14 BST
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Jose Mourinho said he was happy with his current United squad
Jose Mourinho said he was happy with his current United squad (Getty)

Jose Mourinho has admitted that Manchester United are unlikely to enter the transfer market again this summer, despite his desire for one more major signing.

Mourinho wanted new first-team arrivals at Old Trafford before the September deadline and has seen Victor Lindelof, Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic come through the door so far.

The club have, however, been frustrated in their attempts to sign a wide player, with Internazionale unwilling to let go of Croatian winger Ivan Perisic.

Mourinho now expects there to be no further incomings this summer.

“I don’t think we are unless something happens that puts us in the market again,” he said.

“I told Mr Woodward that obviously my plans were four, but I also told him: ‘Be cool, no pressure from me, do what you think is the best for the club.’”

Mourinho added: “We will be together again for another transfer window in January and another one next summer so there is no pressure from me at all.

“I am happy with the squad we have and I’m ready to go without the fourth player. If we are out of the market, I’m fine, I’m ready.”

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