Jose Mourinho 'close to sack' as Manchester United 'hold initial talkswith Zidane'

According to reports, Manchester United have held preliminary discussions with Zinedine Zidane.



The Red Devils were humiliated by West Ham United on Saturday, ramping up pressure on Jose Mourinho, who has been in the news this week due to Paul Pogba issues.

The Portuguese made some noticeable changes for the team that played against West Ham, with Alexis Sanchez not on the squad list and playing three men defense - one of whom was midfielder Scott McTominay.

While speaking to BT Sport on his former team, Rio Ferdinand suggested the board will have a meeting this week to discuss Mourinho's position.

"Some key decisions have to be made at Manchester United. I'm certain there will be conversations at the board level,"

"The coach, the team, how to move this club forward. The basics are to done."

Buttressing his point, Ferdinand said: "I believe the owner of this football club have a decision to take. A decision must be taken right now, either someone goes. Something must be given."

However, the Red Devils have gone one step ahead already, and are in talks with a possible replacement.

Rumours have it that Manchester United have had initial conversations with Zinedine Zidane

"I don't think the board will keep watching for this to keep happening. All season, I've watched every one of their matches.” - Andy Gary

"And I can't remember a game where I was thrilled and said “wow”, they didn't play bad'. Twenty minutes into the match against Tottenham, at full time, they got humiliated 3-0 at Old Traffold."