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7th August 2017
12:05pm BST

Regardless, it seems as though the 'four' that Jose keeps referring to may not be a maximum number. Certainly there's been much talk of potential rightbacks joining the club to provide competition/cover for Antonio Valencia. PSG's Serge Aurier has been linked (pending visa complications), and even transfer window favourite Fabinho has been touted.
And much like the Monaco man, another midfield/fullback hybrid has emerged as a possible recruit. According to reports in Spain, United have submitted an initial offer for Barcelona utility man Sergi Roberto. According to Mundo Deportivo, Barca have turned down the opening bid of £36m, with the expectation that United will return with a higher offer.
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Roberto is a graduate of the Catalans' much-heralded La Masia finishing school, and as such is technically proficient in most aspects of the game. His preferred position is at the heart of the action in midfield, but he has done a fine job for the Barca first team as a more than capable right-back. Still, he is more a useful squad option rather than automatic starter.
News that the 25-year-old could be heading to Old Trafford has been greeted with a mixed reception amongst United fans. The midfielder/winger/defender is seen by some as a Jack 0f all trades and master of none, whilst others would welcome a technically proficient utility man able to cover a number of positions in the team.
With Chelsea also expressing an interest, it says a lot of the player that both Mourinho and Antonio Conte seem to be serious admirers.
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