Jose Mourinho names the kind of player he wants in January

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- Mourinho has reportedly told Manchester United scouts he wants them to bring in a ‘magician’ next month

- The Portuguese feels United lack creativity is the reason why they are eight points behind Manchester City

- United are looking to beef up their squad and add quality additions in January

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has reportedly to Old Trafford chiefs to get hims a "magician" in the forthcoming January transfer window.

The former Chelsea boss feels United are eight points behind Man City on the Premier League lop because of the team's lack of creativity in the final third.

Mourinho tells Manchester United to get him a Magician in January

Mourinho wants Manchester United to splash the cash on a magician in January. Source: SUN

United spent close to £150million in the summer on Romelu Lukaku, Victor Lindelof and Nemanja Matic.

Lukaku and Matic have both proven instant hits while Lindelof has taken some time to adapt to life in the Premier League.

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However Pep Guardiola’s side have looked unstoppable at the moment, having dropped just two points all season.

Mourinho is keen to spend big once again come January. The 'Special One' has already spent £300 million since taking over 18 months ago but won't stop until he lands the Premier League title.

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