Transfer News: Mourinho's Man Utd order, Arsenal seal defender deal, Chelsea eye Brazilian Antonio Conte v Jose Mourinho: Chelsea managers' stats compared

Jose Mourinho has reportedly called for goalkeeper Joel Pereira return to Manchester United this month.

The 20-year-old is currently on loan at Portuguese side Belenenses and has made eight appearances.

But Portuguese outlet O Jogo say Mourinho wants Pereira back at United as his third-choice goalkeeper.

The decision comes as current third-choice Sam Johnstone looks set to go out on loan to gain first-team experience.

Antonio Conte v Jose Mourinho: Chelsea managers' stats compared

Fri, December 16, 2016

Express Sport compares Antonio Conte's impressive start as Chelsea boss to Jose Mourinho's 2015/16 statistics

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Express Sport looks at how Chelsea manager Antonio Conte compares with his predecessor Jose Mourinho, 12 months after ‘The Special One’ was sacked at Stamford Bridge

Joel Pereira

Joel Pereira in action for Portuguese side Belenenses

Arsenal have won the race to sign non-league defender Cohen Bramall and will announce the deal next week.

The 20-year-old left back has had trials with the Gunners and has seemingly impressed enough to be offered a contract.

Non League Paper reporter Sam Elliott tweeted: “Hearing Arsenal have won the race to sign Hednesford Town's Cohen Bramall, the 20-year-old left-back. Will be confirmed this week."

Alex Sandro

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte wants wing-back Alex Sandro

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is interested in Juventus left wing-back Alex Sandro, according to reports in Italy.

Marcos Alonso currently holds the left wing-back position in Conte's 3-4-3 formation.

But Italian outlet Calciomercato claim Conte has set his sights on a raid of his former club for the versatile Brazilian.

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