Jose Mourinho sacked because 'top Man Utd star called Ed Woodward to demand his sacking’

It's been almost a week Jose Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United.

And now details about the circumstances around his departure are being revealed.

The former Chelsea boss was sensationally axed just two days after the Red Devils' 3-1 defeat by Liverpool. 

On Tuesday, Mourinho thought he was arriving at Carrington to have a discussion on Manchester United’s January transfer plans with Ed Woodward - but got shock of his life. 

And the Sunday Times reveal a key United player was the catalyst for Jose’s departure.

They claim the player - well used throughout Mourinho's reign lost patience after the Liverpool loss and phoned Ed Woodward to convince him the Portuguese must go.

This led to reaction of events with late night phone calls to the Glaziers in America concluding his fate. 

However, the Times did not reveal the identity of the player, only saying he is a key member of the side. They also claim some of the club’s squad celebrated his deparutre.

Former United striker and 1999 treble hero Ole Gunnar Solksjaer was appointed interim boss a day later and led the team to a free-flowing 5-1 victory over Cardiff.

The former Cardiff City managed will only be in charge until the end of the season with United looking to appoint a permanent coach next summer.

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as United's priority target.

Manchester United's share price was increased by nearly six per cent after Mourinho was asked to leave his role as the club's manager.

When the Portuguese's two-and-a-half-year tenure came to an end share prices in Manchester United PLC rose on the New York Stock Exchange later on in the day. 

After closing at $17.30 (£13.65) on Monday, the share price steadily increased to $18.39 (£14.51). 

During United's troubled campaign on the pitch, the value of the shares have fluctuated, which sees the club sit sixth in the Premier League, 19 points adrift leaders Liverpool. 

On August 27, it peaked at $27.20 (£21.47), but fell 22% to 21.12 (£16.67) by October 1.

Manchester United's run of four games unbeaten in the league - from a 3-2 win over Newcastle to a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth on November 3 - made the share price rise before a further decline to a low of $17.25 (£13.64) last week.