This is the dream Man United transfer XI Mourinho could have had in his first season

CM: Blaise Matuidi

The French international was reportedly granted permission to leave his Euro 2016 training camp over the summer in order to finalise a move to Old Trafford.

The 29-year-old would have been the perfect partner for his compatriot, Paul Pogba, upon his return to Man United, however a deal failed to materialise, although Mourinho does still have more midfield options to choose from than most other Premier League managers combined, so they should be fine.