MANCHESTER UNITED have no interest in Jose Mourinho, claims football pundit Andy Gray.
Louis van Gaal's side have gone eight games without a win with speculation rife over his future at Old Trafford.
And following Jose Mourinho's exit from Chelsea earlier this month, the Portuguese boss has been heavily tipped to take over from Van Gaal, should the Dutchman be sacked.
Scarves with Mourinho's face printed alongside the United badge could be seen at Old Trafford in United's 0-0 draw with Chelsea yesterday with some fans clearly voicing their opinions on giving Van Gaal the boot.
Scarves with Jose Mourinho's name on were printed ahead of United's home tie with Chelsea amid further speculation that the sacked Blues boss could replace Van Gaal at Old Trafford.
Scarves with Jose Mourinho's name on were printed ahead of United's home tie with Chelsea amid further speculation that the sacked Blues boss could replace Van Gaal at Old Trafford.
But Gray believes the board at United are reluctant to depart with Van Gaal and a move for Mourinho looks unlikely.
“I don't get the impression coming from the inner sanctum at Old Trafford that they are looking to get rid of Louis van Gaal unless they really, really have to do because of pressure from the fans," Gray toldtalkSPORT.
“And I get the impression they don't want Mourinho.
Has David De Gea's save against Chelsea saved Louis van Gaal from getting sacked?
Mon, December 28, 2015 David De Gea pulled off a string of stunning saves against Chelsea.
But did they stop Louis van Gaal from getting sacked by Manchester United?
Mon, December 28, 2015 David De Gea pulled off a string of stunning saves against Chelsea.
But did they stop Louis van Gaal from getting sacked by Manchester United?
David De Gea pulled off a string of stunning saves for Manchester United against Chelsea.
Pedro thought he could get past De Gea
But the Spanish shot-stopper pushed his attempt on goal behind.
But the Spanish shot-stopper pushed his attempt on goal behind.
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| De Gea saves Pedro's shot |
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Cesar Azpilicueta had a chance but De Gea denied the Chelsea man.
Could Louis van Gaal be thanking his shot-stopper for keeping him in the job?
The Manchester United man appeared pleased with United's draw against Chelsea.
"Jose Mourinho has been available for two weeks and, after that awful performance at the Britannia, if they really wanted Jose Mourinho that was the perfect opportunity for Manchester United to go ahead and get him.
“I think Mourinho and United is just something that might not happen.
"I don't think United are in a hurry to do anything at all. If they really wanted Mourinho, they would have jumped by now."
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