Representatives from Manchester United have spoken to Jose Mourinho's camp about possibly becoming the club's next manager.

Louis van Gaal is on the brink of being fired as there is a growing feeling among the club's hierarchy that the time is right to fire him.

Mourinho has coveted the United job for years and is said to be fully ready and willing to take the role now.

Mourinho's appointment at Old Trafford is still a long way from certain, however.