Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is lining up a shock raid on Liverpool.

Tuttosport says the United manager is eager to keep Emre Can in England as he comes off contract in June.

Can is a Bosman target for Juventus - and their GM Beppe Marotta has admitted they'd consider signing the Germany international in midseason.

However, Turin sources say United are competing with Juve for Can, with Mourinho eager to ferry the midfielder to Old Trafford.

It prove a courageous move for Can, who has so far refused to consider new contract talks with Liverpool management.