Jose Mourinho is expected to make a decision on his next job this week, with Manchester United a viable option if he is convinced that the structure at the club is in place to allow him to succeed.

There is interest from United in Mourinho succeeding Louis van Gaal this summer but nothing has been agreed yet and a deal would be contingent on the former Chelsea manager being given the kind of assurances that he has long sought about stability at the top of the club. He has other options open to him but has made clear that he wants to begin work at a new club as soon as the season ends.