Jose Mourinho to Manchester United: Talks resume over deal to bring former Chelsea boss to Old Trafford

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Standard Sport25 May 2016

Manchester United will today resume talks with Jose Mourinho's representative, Jorge Mendes as the parties look to finalise the deal to take him to Old Trafford.

The former Chelsea boss, along with super agent Jorge Mendes, met with senior Old Trafford officials yesterday morning as the club looked to appoint their successor to Louis van Gaal following the Dutchman’s dismissal on Monday.

While it is believed that major transfer decisions are currently referred to America for consultation with the Glazer family - previously causing delays in United’s attempts to sign players – Mourinho is thought to have sought assurances that he will hold major influence over player recruitment at Old Trafford.

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Mourinho has been out of work since he was dismissed from the Stamford Bridge hotseat last Decemeber, amid Chelsea’s dismal defence of the Premier League title.

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