Zenit St Petersburg are reportedly expecting Manchester United to make a bid for Axel Witsel.
The Belgian midfielder has been impressive for his national team in the ongoing European Championship and has stated his desire to leave Russian League for the Premier League or Serie A.
"I want to leave Zenit," Witsel said earlier this month.
"My future may be in Italy or England.
"It does not matter if I go to Serie A or the Premier League, if they're a great club."
Italian champions Juventus and Napoli have been linked with a move for the 27 year old.
However according to Tuttomercatoweb, the Russian side are expecting a bid from United for the player.
Mourinho has been on a lookout for a top centre midfielder, and has former United player, Paul Pogba top of his list.
He however faces stiff competition from Real Madrid for the Frenchman. Juventus asking price of €120m could also act as a stumbling block for the move.
Witsel could come in handy for United that already have fellow Belgian Marouane Fellaini on their books.
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