Jose Mourinho claims he has no idea if Manchester United will make any signings in the January transfer window.
United have been linked with a host of centre-backs this month, including Napolis Kalidou Koulibaly.
The defender could cost upwards of £80million, but Mourinho dismissed talk of any definite plans for January.
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Claims of unrest behind the scenes at United have largely been accredited to Mourinhos frustrations in the transfer market, and the Red Devils boss insisted he had not been told if he can add news faces next month.
I dont know if we are going to have new players – I would like to – but I dont know if it is possible or not. It depends on the club, he said.
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Honestly, Im focused on my job of playing Liverpool and next week playing Cardiff, and Im more focused on that.
Mourinho repeatedly hit out at Uniteds transfer chiefs, namely Ed Woodward, during the summer and predicted a difficult season if he did not get the targets he asked for.
United made just one significant signing in midfielder Fred, and have endured a dismal season so far.
Defeat to Valencia on Wednesday was Uniteds seventh of the season and Mourinho now takes his side to Anfield on Sunday.
Liverpool are aiming to return to the top of the Premier League table with a win over their bitter rivals, while United will want to cut the 16-point between them and the Reds.
MORE: Chelsea win transfer race for Christian Pulisic ahead of Liverpool & Manchester United
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Jose Mourinho claims he has no idea if Manchester United will make any signings in the January transfer window.
United have been linked with a host of centre-backs this month, including Napolis Kalidou Koulibaly.
The defender could cost upwards of £80million, but Mourinho dismissed talk of any definite plans for January.
More: Football
Claims of unrest behind the scenes at United have largely been accredited to Mourinhos frustrations in the transfer market, and the Red Devils boss insisted he had not been told if he can add news faces next month.
I dont know if we are going to have new players – I would like to – but I dont know if it is possible or not. It depends on the club, he said.
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Honestly, Im focused on my job of playing Liverpool and next week playing Cardiff, and Im more focused on that.
Mourinho repeatedly hit out at Uniteds transfer chiefs, namely Ed Woodward, during the summer and predicted a difficult season if he did not get the targets he asked for.
United made just one significant signing in midfielder Fred, and have endured a dismal season so far.
Defeat to Valencia on Wednesday was Uniteds seventh of the season and Mourinho now takes his side to Anfield on Sunday.
Liverpool are aiming to return to the top of the Premier League table with a win over their bitter rivals, while United will want to cut the 16-point between them and the Reds.
MORE: Chelsea win transfer race for Christian Pulisic ahead of Liverpool & Manchester United
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