Jose Mourinho has told friends he is increasingly confident about succeeding Louis van Gaal as Manchester United manager this summer.

Van Gaal has admitted in recent weeks he could be sacked if United miss out on Champions League qualification or fail to win the FA Cup.

United are running out of time in their battle to finish in the top four and trail Arsenal, who are fourth, by four points with five matches remaining. They also face Everton in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley on Saturday.