Sergio Aguero is wanted by Jose Mourinho at Manchester United. (Getty Images)

Jose Mourinho is planning a shock move for Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, according to reports.

The Sunday Times claims that the Argentine available for sale this summer after Pep Guardiola took the decision to make Gabriel Jesus his first-choice forward.

Mourinho is looking for a long-term replacement for Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who underwent knee surgery earlier this week to repair a cruciate ligament injury, and is ready to offer Aguero the chance to be his leading striker at Manchester United.

The Sun on Sunday report that the 28-year-old would cost around £55 million, while United are also ready to match, or even better, the £230,000-a-week salary he earns at City.


Guardiola is ready to sell Aguero this summer. (Getty Images)

Aguero has scored 120 goals in 178 Premier League games. (AFP/Getty Images)

Mourinho’s interest in Aguero will not interfere with United’s £85m pursuit of Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann, and the Portuguese would ideally like both players at Old Trafford next season.



Last week, Aguero reiterated that his future at City was in doubt following Jesus’ arrival.

‘I know there will come a time when I have to step aside,’ said the Argentine. ‘Other young strikers like Gabriel will be brought in.

‘When you reach a certain age the youngsters start putting pressure on you and you have to be even better.

‘I’m happy he’s back now and that means I’ll have to be much more focused and alert when I play.

‘If I have to start on the bench once again, I’ll have to accept it. That’s football, I always respect my coaches and I certainly respect Pep.’

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