Ralf Rangnick Blocks Man United Star from Reuniting with Jose Mourinho at Roma

• Jose Mourinho has been a long-term admirer of Diogo Dalot having signed him for Man United from Porto
• However, the wingback has endured a tumultuous spell at Old Trafford that has seen him miss out on first-team action
• Roma chiefs are believed to have entered into an agreement with Dalot's representatives over a possible move to the Serie A
• However, Rangnick is said to be keen to keep the Portuguese as he looks to integrate him into his plans for the team

Man United boss Ralf Rangnick has reportedly stopped Diogo Dalot from leaving Old Trafford in January.

His Roma counterpart Jose Mourinho is said to be keen to reunite with the Portuguese star as he is keen to strengthen the right-back position.

Mourinho has been a long-term admirer of Dalot having signed him for United from Porto back in 2018 when he was the manager at Old Trafford.

Italian outlet Calcio Mercato now reports Roma chiefs have since contacted Dalot's representatives and had an "agreement in principle" to sign the defender.

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However, Metro UK claims Rangnick has blocked Dalot's possible exit as he is keen to integrate him into his plans.

The Portuguese wingback has managed just 27 league appearances since his arrival at the Theatre of Dreams, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka the preferred choice.

However, having featured for Rangnick twice, the 22-year-old looks set to form an important part in the German's reign at United.

Such a development would mean Mourinho will have to look elsewhere for defensive reinforcements.

Rangnick contacts Haaland's dad

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Man United boss Ralf Rangnick appears to have stepped up his bid to sign Erling Haaland after reportedly contacting the striker's father over £63.8m Old Trafford transfer.

The German tactician is understood to be desperate to complete the transfer of the Borussia Dortmund hotshot, with reports suggesting he has already held talks with the player’s father to discuss the transfer.

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Haaland has been a long-term transfer target for the Red Devils and even came close to joining them before he opted for a move to the Bundesliga.

Since his transfer to Dortmund, the Norwegian has continued to cement his reputation as one of the most lethal strikers in world football, finding the back of the net 76 times in just 74 games.