Roma coach Jose Mourinho admits Sir Alex Ferguson recommended one signing to him when in charge of Manchester United.

And Mourinho admits he now feels justified in his decision.

Mourinho revealed: "Sir Alex Ferguson gave me only one bit of advice in two and a half years: 'Buy Dele Alli'. That guy, with that mentality, the way he plays, the aggression he has in mind. This guy is the Manchester United player.

"Buy Dele Alli. And he [Ferguson] has an eye for a player.

"But he [Alli] is not a good trainer, we need to find motivation for the guy."