Defensive midfielder Pellegrini has been one of Roma’s best players this season and is one of the hottest properties on the continent. The Daily Mail say the club are desperate to tie him to a new contract that removes the clause. United manager Jose Mourinho is desperate to bolster his squad after their difficult start to the season. The report claims United could sweeten the deal by allowing Ashley Young to move in the other direction. Young, 33, is out of contract at Old Trafford at the end of the season and is yet to agree an extension.

Source: Express November 25, 2018 13:31 UTC