Manchester United have held talks with representatives of José Mourinho and the former Chelsea manager is increasingly hopeful of succeeding Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford, according to a report from the BBC.
Mourinho, who was sacked by Chelsea in December, has been tipped as a potential replacement for the Dutchman after a difficult season for the 20-time champions.
On Friday, the BBC claimed that negotiations with 53-year-old’s representatives have begun. The report stated that “no agreement has been reached, and the club have made no comment”.
“Dutchman Van Gaal, 64, is expected to leave United at the end of the season – one year earlier than scheduled,” it adds.
“That would leave the way clear for Mourinho, who is known to be excited by the prospect of taking over at Old Trafford.
“The United hierarchy are thought to be keen to respond after Manchester City secured the services of coveted former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola earlier this week.”
The report also states that current assistant Ryan Giggs, who took over as manager on an interim basis in April 2014 following the sacking of David Moyes, would be unlikely to be as willing to work with Mourinho. The Guardian
