Jose Mourinho has agreed a deal to become the new manager of Manchester United, Press Association Sport understands.
Mourinho's agent, Jorge Mendes, and United officials have been involved in talks since Louis Van Gaal's turbulent two-year stay was ended on Monday.
A deal is now believed to have been reached with official confirmation likely on Friday.
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.
New Manchester United boss has told fans of the club to forget the travails of the last few years.
A deal is believed to have been reached with official confirmation likely on Friday.
Jose Mourinho's winning pedigree is well known, but how well will he be received at Old Trafford, where winning 'the United way' is a must?