Jose Mourinho is in talks with Paris Saint-Germain and could move to the French champions unless Manchester United act quickly.
Mourinho is the prime contender to replace Louis van Gaal should United sack the Dutchman after Saturday's FA Cup Final.
But Mourinho, 53 wants a deal agreed by next week and unless United make their move quickly they could miss out on the Portuguese.
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Jose Mourinho (right) could take over from Laurent Blanc at French champions Paris Saint-Germain
Mourinho, pictured in Mexico last week, has been out of work since leaving Chelsea in December last year
The ex-Chelsea boss has been continuously linked with Manchester United but it appears they may
The news pushes United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward into a corner regarding the club's interest in the out-of-work boss.
The former Chelsea manager views replacing Laurent Blanc at PSG as an excellent opportunity, particularly with the vast transfer budget that is likely to accompany his potential appointment.
And the fact Mourinho is ready to take the reins in the French capital could force Woodward's hand one way or another.
United are under pressure to make a decision as their Spain goalkeeper David de Gea, the club’s player of the year, wants to move if Van Gaal remains in his job. The 25-year-old is still wanted by Real Madrid, his hometown club.
Blanc's position was thought to be safe having signed a contract extension earlier this year.
However, the club's failure to make it past the Champions League quarter-finals has forced president Nasser Al-Khelaifi into a rethink.
Mourinho's Champions League pedigree makes him the obvious candidate to replace Blanc should they decide to replace the Frenchman.
And PSG's move for Mourinho is likely to accelerate United's decision to either persist with Van Gaal or follow through with initial plans to bring Mourinho to Old Trafford.
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