Mourinho rules out San Siro return

Many reports suggest Mourinho will replace Van Gaal ahead of United’s next league game against Arsenal, and former Tottenham Hotspur and Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp believes the Portuguese’s appointment is a “done deal”.

The Manchester Evening News allege that United contacted Jorge Mendes to determine whether Mourinho was contemplating a return to Inter Milan, who he led to the treble in 2010.

United are in serious danger of fading into mediocrity following a disastrous campaign and you get the sense that letting Mourinho go elsewhere would be a mistake, particularly with Manchester City bringing in Pep Guardiola next season.

Asked specifically about a move to the Premier League, Ibrahimovic added: “Let’s just say I am in good shape”. Massimo Moratti, club president during that era and still an influential figure at the Serie A outfit, has personally invited Mourinho, according to the report. It will be very emotional for me: San Siro, the Inter fans…

Roberto Mancini is now in charge of the team, and although they only sit in fifth position in the standings, Thohir has given his backing to the 51-year-old.

The Sweden global, quoted in several national newspapers, said: “I have another three months here and then… what will happen?”

“My next club? I really don’t know, but one thing is certain: I love football and I’ll return to the touchline with the same passion and ambition as always”.

“I don’t search for clubs, clubs search for me”.

Mourinho first coached the Blues from 2004 until 2007, after winning the Champions League with Portuguese side FC Porto (3-0 against Monaco).