Manchester United Make Messi Approach - Reports

Jose Mourinho is expected to attract some of the biggest names to Old Trafford - with Lionel Messi a target

United have made 'two approaches' for Messi in recent weeks

Jose Mourinho is plotting a sensational move for Lionel Messi - according to reports.

It is claimed Manchester United have made TWO approaches in the past three weeks to bring the Argentine international to Old Trafford.

But the Daily Mail claim any move is likely to have to wait until next summer, with United unable to offer him Champions League football.

Mourinho will be handed the funds to return United to the summit of English football and mount a genuine challenge in Europe.

He is expected to spend heavily this summer, with Zlatan Ibrahimovich and Paul Pogbaalready strongly-linked.

A move for Messi would be the latest attempt by executive vice chairman Ed Woodword to bring in one of the world’s greatest players.

He’s failed in bids to sign Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Thomas Muller and Neymar since taking control of United’s transfers in 2013.

It is hoped the arrival of Mourinho will help lure some of the biggest names to Old Trafford.