Man Utd transfer watch: Mourinho needs to target a move for these 2 African players

A Premier League side’s signing of an African footballer often means the club will lose the player to the African Cup of Nations every other winter…

A handful of clubs have their starting XI’s ripped to shreds by the tournament, but it can be seen as an opportunity for fringe players to make their mark.

Manchester United added Eric Baily to their ranks last season. The Ivory Coast international was the only player Jose Mourinho lost to the African Cup of Nations in January.

Baily found his feet swiftly in the Premier League. The centre-back, who signed from Spanish outfit Villareal last summer was a regular in Jose Mourinho’s team and quickly became a fan favourite at Old Trafford.

Given the success that Mourinho has had in the market, perhaps he needs to target a move for these 2 African players…

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

One of the big strikers on the transfer market this summer is Borussia Dortmund’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

The 28-year-old netted a remarkable 31 times in 32 Bundesliga fixtures last season, finishing the season as the top scorer. The Gabon international is in high demand and Borussia Dortmund could be willing to cash in on the forward.

Aubameyang is still away on holiday but seems no closer to finding a new club. He is a perfect replacement for Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s goals.