Mourinho wants Inter Milan defender Miranda at Old Trafford

Positive showings in his debut Serie A campaign have put Miranda on Jose Mourinho’s transfer target list for the Red Devils to pursue.

Premier League in the dugout with Manchester United, Jose Mourinho has emphasised the need for an improved defence by targeting Inter centre-back Miranda.

The Brazilian proved to be a vital cog within a resilient Nerazzurri defence during an impressive start to the Serie A campaign, but his excellence has inevitably garnered transfer interest from the English giants this summer.

Mourinho has already set the wheels in motion at Old Trafford with the recent signing of Eric Bailly, but the Portuguese tactician is keen on adding some experience to his back line and may raid his former club to add the 31-year-old to his team sheet as well.

However, it is expected that a considerable offer will be needed for the English powerhouse to get their hands on the former Atletico Madrid star that has firmly established himself under coach Roberto Mancini.

Miranda featured 34 times for the Nerazzurri in their mixed campaign on the peninsula, notching a goal and three assists en-route to a fourth place finish.

The former Sao Paulo man is currently on international duty with Brazil, as he captains a Selecao side looking to claim the Copa America Centenario in the USA.