Mourinho agrees deal to take charge at Man Utd

Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo would like to see Jose Mourinho bring the good times back to Manchester United but has dismissed a possible return to Old Trafford.

Mourinho is closing in on a deal to become the new manager at United and Press Association Sport understands talks continue with intricacies such as image rights believed to be being worked on.

The Red Devils won the FA Cup under Louis van Gaal this season but missed out on a place in the Champions League, contributing to the Dutchman losing his job.

Ronaldo said in an interview to be shown by the La Sexta TV station in Spain and quoted in The Sun: "He's already signed, hasn't he? I think it's good. If it's something United wanted I think it's good.

"I hope Manchester United get back to being what they were because it's an impressive club but in the last years they lacked an identity a bit.

"And it hurts me seeing United like that because it's a club that I carry in my heart. I wish Mourinho can carry them back to the top."

Jose Mourinho is closing in on a deal to become Manchester United's new manager as talks continue.

Negotiations between the team's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and Mourinho's agent, Jorge Mendes, began yesterday and are set to resume today.

Former Old Trafford boss, Louis van Gaal's turbulent two years with the team was brought to an end on Monday after he was sacked.

Jose Mourinho has refused to comment on speculation that he is to become the next manager of Manchester United following Louis van Gaal's sacking.

Jose Mourinho is close to becoming Manchester United's next manager, with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward holding talks with his agent Jorge Mendes in London.

Two days after leading United to their first major trophy of the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, Louis van Gaal's turbulent two-year Old Trafford reign was brought to an end.

The divisive Dutchman paid for United's prosaic style and underwhelming substance, with Saturday's FA Cup win unable to mask the poor Premier League performances that saw United miss out on Champions League qualification by goal difference.

Mourinho, his former assistant at Barcelona, looks a shoo-in for the job and it's understood Woodward and Mendes are meeting in London to discuss the deal.