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title: "United come to decision over pursuit of Alex Sandro"
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published: "2018-06-11T19:27:36Z"
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# United come to decision over pursuit of Alex Sandro

Manchester United won’t be signing Juventus defender Alex Sandro this summer, with the club ending their long-standing interest in the player for now, according to the [Manchester Evening News](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-transfer-alex-sandro-14768641?_ga=2.214348759.179837265.1528711799-1341680312.1523700261).

It’s thought that the left-back position is one which manager Jose Mourinho isn’t prioritising at this stage, with the United boss keen to add a central defender as well as a backup striker.

Mourinho is understood to be content with the options of Ashley Young and Luke Shaw in the left-back department next season, meaning they won’t make a move for Sandro.

![Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readmanutd.com/readmanutd/2018/06/948225268.jpg)

The Juventus man is stalling over a new deal, but United have decided to not explore this option and will, for now at least, turn their attention away from the recruitment of a left-back.

If United are to reinforce their left-back position, they are now likely to go for a younger and more promising player, it seems, as they look to react after a tough season last term by building for the future.