According to The Mirror, Mourinho has told friends that he is sure he will be the new man in charge at Old Trafford and that it is nearly a done deal, with the Daily Mail adding that the terms of the deal are nearly agreed.
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United have not commented on the suggestion they are interested in hiring Mourinho although Van Gaal reacted angrily when asked about the rumours following the Red Devils’ 1-1 draw at Chelsea on Sunday.
With United in fifth and six points behind neighbours Manchester City in the chase for Champions League qualification, and with many still questioning the Dutchman’s style of play, Ferdinand has joined the critics.
It would relieve Woodward of responsibility for securing the signatures of transfer targets, freeing him up to concentrate on the commercial side of United’s operations.
“I think it’s my natural habitat”.
A day on and details of the changes Mourinho intends to make to the United squad are being splashed across the morning papers.
Gianluca di Marzio has grabbed the attention of Manchester United fans after announcing on Twitter that he knew Jose Mourinho was going to be our next manager after Louis van Gaal.
It was also reported that the pressure is taking a toll on Van Gaal’s family life which could prompt him to walk away from Old Trafford at the end of the current campaign.
“But Mourinho at United, he would have the resources, the players and the financial backing to beat Guardiola”.
That’s a tad more than the annual 14.9 million pounds that Manchester City are reportedly offering their new manager for next season, Pep Guardiola.
Manchester United are now holding the fifth position in the league table with 41 points.
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Mourinho, who has never made any secret of his ambition to manage United, outlined his intentions for the squad during a meeting with Woodward.
