Confirmed and Official - Welcome to Old Trafford José Mourinho

Such a tease.

 

@jeff070 is going to have a heart attack when he sees the title.

 

I did.

Not funny.

 

You got me too lol

 

http://forums.bigsoccer.com/threads/park-signs-no-really-this-time.208423/

 

I consider this thread a placeholder for the summer.

 

Manchester United will appoint Jose Mourinho as their new manager, BBC Sport understands.

Mourinho has been out of work since he was sacked by Chelsea in December.

With United failing to qualify for the Champions League under Louis van Gaal, the Old Trafford hierarchy are thought to have decided a change is required.

It is understood a deal with Mourinho was agreed in principle before Saturday's FA Cup final victory against Crystal Palace.

The club plan to announce his arrival early next week after telling Van Gaal his reign has come to an end.

The Dutchman still has one season remaining on his three-year deal, but despite spending £250m on new players, his tenure has disappointed many fans, the club finishing fourth and then fifth in the Premier League.

Van Gaal's grip on his job has seemed increasingly fragile this season, with Mourinho known to covet the task of masterminding a revival at United three years after legendary former manager Sir Alex Ferguson stepped down.

More to follow.

http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36351371

 

Was about to post that, hopefully this is Jose who played with Robben Duff with Drogba upfront and Essien, Lampard midfield. And we move according to that plan.

 

Good way for LVG to bow out. But that's it. Club plan to tell him Monday & announce Mourinho new boss Tuesday.

— Dan Roan (@danroan) May 21, 2016

Louis van Gaal hasn't arrived for press conference yet as Jose Mourinho is set to replace him at #MUFC

— Howard Nurse (@howardnurse) May 21, 2016

 

So that is sorted, can we sort out the players please. Sane, James/another 10/11, Laporte and a midfielder please.

 

Worst kept secret.

 

Should've been gone months ago.

 

There's going to be a massive shopping spree this summer: that is a guarantee.

 

Need 2 Cbs. Smalling is a trash footballer.

 

Should just bring back Evans as one.

 

Better than Smalling and Blind.

United need 2 cbs, at least 2 attackers and 1 Cm.

 

And a backup fullback.

 

LVG asked about his future: "I show you the cup, and don’t discuss it with my friends in the media, who sack me for six months."

— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) May 21, 2016

 

I'm okay with adding a fullback and actually using TFM in MF all season, or using TFM, Varela and CBJ has the back up fullback. It is too much to get 6 signings considering 5 of them need to be top players.

 

BREAKING: Sky sources: Jose Mourinho is set to become the next manager of Manchester United. #SSNHQ https://t.co/nNfw7OVc6F

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) May 21, 2016

 

#MUFC Van Gaal press conference with the trophy pic.twitter.com/hB5Xsxifv4

— Stuart Mathieson (@StuMathieson7) May 21, 2016

Which is why I have warmed up to the idea of getting Zlatan for 1-2 years.

 

Think we are fine at fullbacks, Varela, Valencia, Darmian.Shaw, Blind and Borthwick Jackson for one season is fine. We have bigger problems but do not think 2 CBs is what we need.

 

Zlatan-Griezmann strike partnership would be immense.

 

Also keep in mind that the league in general is garbage.

We went 1 win in 10 games (?) and finished 5 points behind 2nd and with a trophy.

There isn't that much separating our squad vs Arsenal or Spurs. Of course, United fans do and should have higher expectations.