Jose Mourinho and his reps are increasingly confident he will be named manager of Manchester United.

Louis van Gaal is widely expected to leave United after the season.

A source said that one of the Glazer family admires the work of Mauricio Pochettino.

Manchester City has hired Pep Guardiola for next season, who was also a desired candidate for United.

Ed Woodward has a strong relationship with Jorge Mendes, who represents Mourinho.