Reports yesterday suggest sacking Jose Mourinho is likely to cost Manchester United £24m (€26.8m) in a pay-out to the Portuguese native, which will soften the blow in his household this Christmas at least.

Jose Mourinho expects Manchester United will soon sign Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez after he missed the Gunners’ win over Crystal Palace to travel north to discuss the switch.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is eyeing a contract extension at Old Trafford rather than considering his resignation.

Jose Mourinho insists he has no plans to walk out on Manchester United at the end of the season.