JOSE MOURINHO was spotted alongside Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Sweden’s World Cup clash with Italy, sparking rumours he was watching Emil Forsberg.
The Manchester United boss was in the stands as the Swedes secured a 1-0 first-leg advantage in their play-off thanks to Jakob Johansson’s strike.
But Mourinho‘s presence in Stockholm raised more questions than answers.
And after being linked with a move for Forsberg in the summer, the Red Devils chief could be about to launch another move for the star in January.
The 26-year-old Swedish international has struggled for match action so far this campaign.
He has only started six matches for German club Red Bull Leipzig but has provided two assists and scored their first-ever Champions League goal back in September.
The winger left Malmo in his homeland to move to the Bundesliga back in 2015.
He has scored 16 goals in 86 appearances for the club, while bagging six in 31 games at international level.
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Forsberg is married to Shanga Hussain, who is also a footballer, and they recently celebrated their nine-year anniversary since they first got together.
The couple own a golden retriever dog called Roffe, who the ace regularly posts images of.
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Although Mourinho could have been monitoring Forsberg, he may also have just decided to watch two of his stars in action instead of embarking on a scouting mission.
Old Trafford defensive duo Victor Lindelof and Matteo Darmian lined-up on opposite sides at the Friends Arena.
However, it was the former who was left smiling at full-time.
Italy welcome Sweden to the San Siro on Monday for the return leg knowing nothing but victory will do if they are to avoid missing out on a first World Cup since 1958.
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