Mourinho's agent, Jorge Mendes, met United officials yesterday at the Carrington headquarters but a deal has not yet been announced as negotiations enters second day of talks.
Jose will be replacing the Dutchman Louis van Gaal, 64, was sacked as United boss on Monday, two days after winning the FA Cup at Wembley, he also led United to fifth place in the Premier League but failed to get them past the Champions League group stages. The former Netherlands boss was also criticized for his lack of attacking football, with United only scoring 49 goals in the top flight.
Also the future of assistant boss Ryan Giggs remains uncertain, with the 42-year-old unhappy at the way Van Gaal was dismissed and the decision of the club to bring in a new manager as he had earlier expected to take charge. He is currently weighing up an offer to end or extend his 29-year association with the club, having been passed over for the manager's job for the second time.
Mourinho first signing if appointed manager could be 34-year-old Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is leaving French champions Paris St-Germain.
For full story: Jose Mourinho: Negotiation enters Day 2
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