Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been backed to sign Juventus' Croatian striker Mario Mandzukic, 33, on a short-term deal.

Borussia Dortmund are targeting Mario Mandzukic, plus Juventus and Germany midfielder Emre Can, 25, in January

Manchester United hope to reach an agreement with Juventus for former Croatia striker Mario Mandžukić, 33, to train with the club next month before a January transfer.

Juventus have put a £5.4m price tag on Mario Mandzukic with Manchester United and Sevilla prepared to chase his signature in January.

Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic could reject a move to Manchester United in January in favour of a lucrative move to Qatar Stars League side Al Duhail.