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 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.
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?