Manchester United will turn their attentions to German super star Julian Draxler, should they fail to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Incoming boss Jose Mourinho has advised chief negotiator Ed Woodward that the Wolfsburg player is high on a record of alternatives to the Dortmund player.
The German worldwide simplest joined current club Wolfsburg last summer time, following an estimated £25.5m transfer from fellow Bundesliga part Schalke. The replicate experiences that Mourinho remains unconcerned via this, with Draxler seen as a best substitute.
Mkhitaryan has been a long-time period target for the crimson Devils, registering their interest in the player some time in the past. However following Ilkay Gundogan's £20m departure to United opponents Manchester city, Dortmund appear unwilling to lose any more of their stars.
Having misplaced Robert Lewandowski, Mario Gotze, and most not too long ago Matts Hummels, along with the excessive curiosity in star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the German side are watching to maintain their prized property on the club.
Nevertheless, the replicate report that the Armenian playmaker is sad together with his present predicament, along with his agent Mino Raiola trying to force via a transfer.
"we're still speaking to Dortmund. We're trying to be cheap. They are aware that Micki needs to depart" write the replicate.
However the red Devils appear to have learnt from previous errors having drafted Draxler in as a replacement should the German facet block the move.
In recent times, Ed Woodward been the discipline of criticism for failing to persuade switch objectives to signal for the membership.
Woodward could face additional headaches will have to he go in search of the 22-12 months-historic, with the reflect mentioning that Woflsburg have already issued a hands-off warning to United.