Real Madrid United coach talked transfers

Currently on tour in the United States with his Manchester United side, Jose Mourinho fielded questions from reporters concerning the potential signings of Real Madrid pair, Cristiano Ronaldo and Alvaro Morata, both of which would appear to be non-starters.

The Red Devils had comprehensively beaten LA Galaxy 5-2 but post-match press conference talk soon turned to other matters.

Cristiano Ronaldo

"We didn't think about signing Cristiano at any time," he said.

"He is too important a player in a club with great economic power and there was no reason to think that he wanted to leave.

"I am not an advocate for a club to waste time with impossible missions and that's why we never considered him."

Alvaro Morata

It appeared that Manchester would be the striker's destination after Mourinho himself had stated that Morata would be "very important here."

However, the sticking point remains the fee that Los Blancos wish to recoup.

"Whether Morata can end up at United is a question for Florentino [Perez] and Jose Angel Sanchez," the Portuguese continued.

"Madrid are the ones who have set the price and, as I said, we have not reached an agreement.

"He debuted with me and I have enjoyed his evolution a lot, but the way I see it, it will be very difficult that he can sign for us."