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Roma boss Jose Mourinho 'interested in move for Manchester United youngster Charlie Wellens' but faces competition from Tottenham

Roma manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly looking to sign youngster Charlie Wellens from his former club Manchester United.

As reported by The Sun, Mourinho previously wanted to sign Wellens for Tottenham, who retain an interest in the 19-year-old.

Previously mainly deployed as a midfielder, Wellens now often features at right-back.

Roma boss Joseu00a0 Mourinho is reportedly interested in Manchester United's Charlie Wellens

Roma boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly interested in Manchester United's Charlie Wellens

Mourinho wanted to sign Wellens for Tottenham, who are continuing to track the prospect

The prospect has made encouraging progress at youth level and was called up to train with the United first-team in October by then manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.