Jose Mourinho & Manchester United agree manager deal

Jose Mourinho
Talks between Jose Mourinho and Manchester United have lasted three days

A deal has been agreed for Jose Mourinho to become Manchester United's new manager, after three days of talks.

Negotiations between Mourinho's agent Jorge Mendes and senior United officials have concluded, although no contract has been signed.

An official announcement from the club is expected on Friday.

The Portuguese will replace Dutchman Louis van Gaal, who was sacked on Monday, two days after United won the FA Cup.

The BBC reported on Saturday, within an hour of United's 2-1 win over Crystal Palace, that Van Gaal would be sacked and Mourinho was set to replace him.

Discussions, which started on Tuesday and were delayed by negotiations over Mourinho's image rights, finally finished on Thursday.

More to follow.

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