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Published 18:52 11 Aug 2018 BST
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With the teenager's stock rising further during France's World Cup campaign, United would have presumably been preparing to shatter the world record if they stood any chance of bringing Mbappe to Old Trafford.
But it wasn't to be and Mourinho was forced to settle for three signings over the summer months as Fred, Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant arrived.
The United boss made no secret of his desire to at least see a centre-half signed before Thursday's deadline but he has since come to terms with the fact that he will have to make do with what he has.
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