Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is eyeing Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic.

Mundo Deportivo says United could rival Juventus and Inter Milan for the Croatia international.

Last week Kovacic hinted he could quit the Bernabeu in search of regular game time.

"I believe I'll play more, whether in Real or somewhere else," he said. "Now is the time for me to play. Offers? I am under contract with Real and I wish not to comment on other clubs."

The 24-year-old only started 10 La Liga games for Los Merengues this season.