Jamaal Lascelles was 'target' for Jose Mourinho at Manchester United

Jose Mourinho wanted to sign Jamaal Lascelles before his dismissal at Manchester United, according to a report.

Mourinho was sacked in December after a poor run of results.

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Jamaal Lascelles.

The club had been struggling defensively. and Mourinho, according to ESPN, had identified Lascelles, Newcastle United's captain, as a potential January recruit.

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