Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is watching Valencia midfielder Carlos Soler.

Mourinho sees Soler as a potential replacement for retiring captain Michael Carrick.

El Confidencial says Mourinho will face stiff competition from Real Madrid for the 21-year-old who has a €70 million release clause written into his contract at the Mestalla.

However, the report suggests a price of around €50m would be enough to prise him away from Valencia.

United midfielder Andreas Pereira is playing with Soler at Valencia this season.