Manchester United boss is ready to open talks with Mesut Ozil as the Portuguese eyes a reunion with the midfielder next summer.
That is according to Bild, who say Mourinho is keen to rekindle his relationship with Ozil, who he coached at Real Madrid.
The German midfielder's contract at the Emirates expires next summer and he is yet to put pen to paper on fresh terms in north London.
Ozil has won three FA Cups since moving to Arsenal but they have failed to launch a sustained challenge on the Premier League title during his stay.
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