Jose Mourinho free to join Manchester United following Louis van Gaal's exit

Mourinho kept his counsel when quizzed about the United job on Monday, but removal men were spotted outside his London home.

Jose Mourinho last night moved a step closer to becoming Manchester United manager after Louis van Gaal's turbulent two-year reign at Old Trafford was brought to an end.

Saturday's FA Cup triumph could not disguise a disappointing campaign in terms of both style and substance at Old Trafford, which will not host Champions League football next term after United stumbled home in fifth.