Sources claim that former Chelsea manager, José Mourinho is angling to take the reins at Manchester United.
Mourinho, sacked at Chelsea mid season after his team were firmly in the relegation zone has written a six page letter to Manchester United.
ESPN report that José Mourinho has penned a six page letter to United stating why he should be named manager.
United’s manager Louis Van Gaal is increasingly under pressure, worsened by a home loss to Southampton yesterday.
Mourinho is capitalizing on Van Gaal’s struggles to lobby for the United job, a post he was largely expected to land after the exit of Sir Alex Ferguson.
Mourinho’s controversial nature and defensive minded football meant David Moyes received the nod instead.
It remains to be seen if Mourinho will be taken seriously by Manchester United’s board this time.