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Man Utd stars confident Diego Simeone will land top job ahead of Jose Mourinho
DIEGO SIMEONE has been backed to become the next Manchester United manager, according to reports.
Diego Simeone is the players' favourite to be the next Man Utd manager
The Atletico Madrid boss has been mooted as a potential target for Chelsea, and is believed to have told Roman Abramovich he wants total control of transfers if he were to get the job.
Louis van Gaal meanwhile, has come under intense scrutiny this season, with United winless in their past eight games in all competitions.
Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is the frontrunner to replace Van Gaal should he be axed.