Axed Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho sounds out Manchester United over managerial post

Jose Mourinho is said to have already received several other concrete offers for next season

 

JOSE MOURINHO reportedly wants to be the next Manchester United manager.

 

The ex-Chelsea boss left Stamford Bridge just 24 hours ago but according to ESPN FC, Mourinho's representatives have already been in contact with the Manchester club.

The 52-year-old has previously been open about his desire to manage United, especially after the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson, whom he admired greatly.

However, United appointed David Moyes, and Mourinho instead returned to Chelsea for a second spell as manager.

 

But when the Portuguese was dismissed after a shocking start to his side's title defence, he was immediately installed as favourite to become the next United manager.

After the Red Devils' crashed out of the Champions League this season, speculation had been rife that Louis van Gaal would be on the way out of Old Trafford.

The Dutchman is still in post and with United well-placed for a title bid, he is not expected to believe before summer 2016 at the earliest.

And even if Van Gaal does fail to see out the remaining 18 months of his contract, United are not expected to have Mourinho at the top of their list.

Pep Guardiola has yet to confirm whether he will renew his deal with Bayern Munich, which expires at the end of the current season, and both United and rivals Manchester City have been linked with a move for the Spanish boss.

But should City beat the Red Devils, then Mourinho may be the ideal candidate.