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Louis van Gaal left in the dark over Manchester United plans
LOUIS VAN GAAL has reportedly asked officials at Manchester United to reveal if they have discussed terms with Jose Mourinho.
Louis van Gaal could be sacked as Manchester United boss this summer
Van Gaal, 64, is expected to leave United at the end of the season - a year before his contract expires.
Express Sport understands United will offer Mourinho a contract that will make him the highest-paid manager in the world.
The Portuguese was sacked by Chelsea earlier this season and is favourite to become United's new boss.
But The Sun claim Van Gaal has been left in the dark over United's plans for the summer.
The Dutchman is under pressure to deliver Champions League football next season after crashing out of the tournament at the group stage last autumn.
United are six points off fourth-place Manchester City but face a beleaguered Sunderland side tomorrow who are winless in four games.
As for Mourinho, the 53-year-old is reportedly already preparing transfer targets for this summer.
Spanish newspaper Sport claim he has spoken to Luka Modric and Raphael Varane about signing the duo from Real Madrid.