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Five reasons Manchester United should not sign Dimitri Payet

By Roy Emanuel

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Dimitri Payet of West Ham United celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the EFL Cup Third Round match between West Ham United and Accrington Stanley at the London Stadium on September 21, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Dimitri Payet of West Ham United celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the EFL Cup Third Round match between West Ham United and Accrington Stanley at the London Stadium on September 21, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /
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ODESSA, UKRAINE – DECEMBER 07: Manager Jose Mourinho of Manchester United speaks during a press conference at Central Stadium Chernomorets on December 7, 2016 in Odessa, Ukraine. (Photo by John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images)
ODESSA, UKRAINE – DECEMBER 07: Manager Jose Mourinho of Manchester United speaks during a press conference at Central Stadium Chernomorets on December 7, 2016 in Odessa, Ukraine. (Photo by John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) /

A look at why the West Ham midfielder is not the answer for Jose Mourinho.

Manchester United and manager Jose Mourinho have reached a critical moment in their short time together. A difficult start to the Premier League campaign has already put a tremendous amount of pressure on the club’s new boss.

The Red Devils currently sit sixth in the league table, six points from fifth-place Tottenham and nine points clear of the top four. Sunday’s match against Spurs at Old Trafford will be crucial for keeping pace in the standings heading into one of the busiest times of the season.

One of the key struggles United have endured recently is putting away their opposition and finishing off matches to earn all three points. Mourinho’s side have seen each of their last three Premier League matches end in a draw.

The January transfer window will certainly be targeted as a chance for the side to bring in reinforcements throughout the roster. One of the possible players rumoured to be involved is West Ham United midfielder Dimitri Payet.

The French international was the driving force behind the Hammers’ seventh-place finish in the league last season and has displayed incredible creative abilities. An attacking midfielder able to influence action on both sides of the pitch, there are certainly positives that Payet could bring to the United line-up.

Manchester United and Jose Mourinho have several areas to address within the squad. With this fact in mind, we take a look at five reasons why the club should not sign Dimitri Payet in January.

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