Manchester United will ask for Jose Mourinho's approval to go ahead with plans to sign Roma defender Kostas Manolas, Goal understands.
Talks were held between United board members and representatives for the Greece international as recently as a month ago but, with the Red Devils' management situation under significant doubt at the time, they decided not to commit to a deal straight away.
But with Mourinho now confirmed as Louis van Gaal's successor, United will put the idea to the former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss before making a formal offer for the 24-year-old.
READ MORE | Mourinho tells fans: Forget the last three years!Manolas has carved out a great reputation as a key part of the Roma defence over the past two seasons since joining the Giallorossi from Olympiacos, attracting the attention of a number of top clubs along the way.
And while Manolas is keen to move to the Premier League, United have been wary not to jump the gun ahead of Mourinho's appointment.
The Portuguese is expected to have the final say in all transfer activity at Old Trafford and, as such, an official approach for the Greek depends on Mourinho's interest in the player.
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