Jose Mourinho to Man United: Portuguese certain he will replace Louis van Gaal

Jose Mourinho has been out of work since being sacked by Chelsea in December

Current boss Louis van Gaal has come under huge pressure this term, with United exiting the Champions League at the group stages and facing a battle to make the Premier League’s top four.
The Red Devils currently sit fifth in the league table, but their chances of Champions League football were boosted yesterday after they secured a 1-0 win to relegate Aston Villa.

Mourinho was apparently concerned that his chances of taking over at United were diminishing with the club closing in on Champions League football next season.
However Manchester Evening News claim that although the Portuguese hasn’t yet agreed a deal, he is now confident of being named as United’s next manager.

The report adds that Mourinho's increased confidence has led to Ryan Giggs and Sir Alex Ferguson giving up in their efforts to promote United's current assistant to the manager's role.
Giggs has spent the last three seasons as the club’s assistant, but the Welshman may now consider his role at the club with Mourinho destined to take over in the summer.