It's started. 
Manchester United want Jose Mourinho when Sir Alex Goes
Exclusive by Paul Smith 25/10/2008
Jose Mourinho is the man Manchester United want to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson.
The United hierarchy are waiting for 66 year-old Ferguson to confirm when he intends to call it a day. But the moment he makes his retirement plans clear Old Trafford sights will be set on recruiting the Inter Milan coach.
Mourinho joined Inter last summer on a £7.8million a-year contract.
The man who guided Chelsea to back-to-back Premier League titles has already stated that his next move will be back to English football. He will need little encouragement in activating his get-out clause to join United.
United are conducting a management review. They want to make sure Fergie's retirement, after so many illustrious years, does not derail their inexorable success on and off the field.
The United board recognise they need a manager with the huge personality to step into the post-Ferguson void.
They believe Mourinho is that man.
Some United insiders believe Ferguson may be ready to retire at the end of this season. The manager prefers to keep his options open, well aware that any formal announcement might undermine his team's pursuit of honours.
Manchester United have rejected speculation that they have opened talks with Jose Mourinho about becoming their next manager.
Mourinho stated earlier this week that he wants return to the Premier League once his contract with Inter Milan expires in 2011.
This could very well fit with Ferguson's retirement date - should he stand by his decision to leave the United helm in 2010 - 24 years after taking charge.
Paper talk, or is "the gob****e one" sounding himself about?
Manchester United want Jose Mourinho when Sir Alex Goes
Exclusive by Paul Smith 25/10/2008
Jose Mourinho is the man Manchester United want to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson.
The United hierarchy are waiting for 66 year-old Ferguson to confirm when he intends to call it a day. But the moment he makes his retirement plans clear Old Trafford sights will be set on recruiting the Inter Milan coach.
Mourinho joined Inter last summer on a £7.8million a-year contract.
The man who guided Chelsea to back-to-back Premier League titles has already stated that his next move will be back to English football. He will need little encouragement in activating his get-out clause to join United.
United are conducting a management review. They want to make sure Fergie's retirement, after so many illustrious years, does not derail their inexorable success on and off the field.
The United board recognise they need a manager with the huge personality to step into the post-Ferguson void.
They believe Mourinho is that man.
Some United insiders believe Ferguson may be ready to retire at the end of this season. The manager prefers to keep his options open, well aware that any formal announcement might undermine his team's pursuit of honours.
Manchester United have rejected speculation that they have opened talks with Jose Mourinho about becoming their next manager.
Mourinho stated earlier this week that he wants return to the Premier League once his contract with Inter Milan expires in 2011.
This could very well fit with Ferguson's retirement date - should he stand by his decision to leave the United helm in 2010 - 24 years after taking charge.
Paper talk, or is "the gob****e one" sounding himself about?
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