Jose Mourinho was at Austria’s friendly against Russia in Innsbruck on Wednesday night to run the rule over West Ham United forward Marko Arnautovic.

The Manchester United manager is considering a move for the mercurial Austria forward and was spotted in the stands at the Tivoli-Neu stadium wearing a baseball cap. Austria beat Russia 1-0 with Arnautovic - who led the line - playing a key role in the goal.

United are closing in on a deal for Shakhtar Donetsk and Brazil midfielder Fred that could cost up to £52.5 million and have activated the €20 million (£17.44 million) release clause in the contract of Porto right back Diogo Dalot. Mourinho is interested in signing £50 million rated Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld as well.

But the United manager would also like to add an attacking player who offers a physical threat as well as technical quality in the event Marouane Fellaini fails to agree a new contract and leaves this summer and is considering a number of options, including Arnautovic.