Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane admitted Manchester United were interested in his services.
The France international arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu in 2011, when Mourinho was still in charge of the LaLiga giants.
Asked on El Larguero if he had been called by Mourinho to go to United, Varane said: "No, not directly.
"There were contacts, but not directly."
"I feel more comfortable with fast players because I try to control the depth," he said. "For my qualities, it's what I prefer.
"When they are stronger I try to pass in front, that I cannot play. Like Lukaku, for example. He is the strongest forward in the world. It is pure power.
"You have to play differently. I try to be more complete to annoy any striker."
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