Man United eye Chelsea's Willian, expecting winter Mkhitaryan bids

The Brazilian was in fine form in the Blues' victory over Huddersfield on Wednesday but has struggled to nail down a starting spot this term. At 29 and with a World Cup just around the corner, it's no surprise to learn he's desperate for first-team football.

That could see Manchester United sneak in with a January offer, with Willian previously playing under Mourinho at Stamford Bridge and fitting the manager's ideal profile for an attacking midfielder.

Chelsea could look to Monaco's Thomas Lemar and Bayer Leverkusen's Leon Bailey as potential replacements, while the report adds that United expect to receive bids for the out-of-favour Henrikh Mkhitaryan when the transfer window opens.