Bayern Munich have set their asking price for Manchester United target Jerome Boateng.

The Manchester Evening News says United have been told they can have Boateng for around £50m.

Jose Mourinho has placed the Bayern Munich defender on an eight-man shortlist of centre back targets this summer.

United are continuing negotiations with Tottenham over Toby Alderweireld- but Mourinho is considering a number of cheaper alternatives.

Boateng fits into that bracket, with Bayern willing to listen to offers as low as £43m after telling the German international he is free to go. Mourinho is a big admirer of the former Manchester City player - and is determined to add world class quality in the heart of defence.