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Jose Mourinho ‘close’ to Manchester United job

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Reports claim deal is close between two parties

Jose Mourinho is ‘close’ to taking over at Manchester United, according to reports.

The former-Chelsea boss is strong favourite to replace Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford, and recent reports claim that a deal is close to being finalised.

It would see Mourinho take over at United at the end of the season, cutting short Van Gaal‘s tenure one year before planned.

Van Gaal has come under heavy scrutiny in recent months for his negative tactics and boring football, which has pushed United out of the title picture and into a battle for the top-four.

Mind Made Up

However, no matter what happens at the end of the season, it’s believed Ed Woodward has already made his mind up and Van Gaal will be leaving the club over the summer.

With that in mind, Woodward is keen on getting a replacement in quickly, and Mourinho is believed to be that man after Pep Guardiola chose Manchester City.

According to Sky Italia journalist Alessandro Alciato, a deal between United and Mourinho is ‘close’ to being complete.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt

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