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Jose Mourinho is set to be handed an £80million transfer window kitty to keep Manchester United in the Premier League title race.

The Portuguese is desperate to add a left-back, ring winger and creative midfielder to his squad to keep up the challenge on rivals Man City and according to The Sun , United's hierarchy are set to back their boss.

An Old Trafford source said: “Jose met with some of the clubs top brass including Woodward last week and could have a pretty penny to spend.

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“It sounds like some of the summer budget is being advanced into January. Jose is also looking to get rid of some players.

Mourinho is believed to be confident he can lure £50million-rated left back Danny Rose from Tottenham, with a move for the England international even possible during the January window.

Rose has become increasingly frustrated at Spurs and is reported to have annoyed the London club's chief over criticism of the club's wage structure.

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United have also been linked with keeping a close eye on Celtic's Kieran Tierney, with scouts having been keeping close tabs on the 20-year-old this season.

Arsenal 's Theo Walcott could be set to end his ten year spell with the Gunners if a suitable offer is made for the 28-year-old.

West Ham and former club Southampton are believed to be keen on the winger and he may be allowed to leave the Emirates in January if the price is right.

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Meanwhile, Chelsea 's Eden Hazard is said to be stalling on committing to a new £300,000-a-week contract offer from the Stamford Bridge club.

The Times report that the Belgian international will hold off any talks over a new deal until the end of the season, in the hope that it alerts Real Madrid to making a move for the 26-year-old.