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Mourinho willing to offload defensive duo

Manchester United defensive pair Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones are set to be offloaded.

The Manchester Evening News says Southampton star Jose Fonte's potential arrival could spark a defensive exodus, with Jones and Rojo reportedly the most likely to be shown the exit door.

Stoke are understood to be eyeing a move for Jones, who joined United from Blackburn in a deal worth up to £17m in 2011.

The 20-cap England international has struggled for fitness in recent seasons, managing just 13 appearances in all competitions last term.

Meanwhile reports had claimed Mourinho was ready to use Rojo as a makeweight in a deal to land Fonte.

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