Jose Mourinho wants to raid Atletico Madrid for their director of football

Express Sport understands the 53-year-old is expecting to take over at Old Trafford this summer from Louis van Gaal.

The Dutchman has come under ever-increasing pressure after an embarrassing Champions League group stage exit and string of dreary defensive performances.

The United boss now also looks set to miss out on a top four spot in the Premier League, an outcome which will make it extremely difficult for Van Gaal to remain in his job.