Manchester United reportedly see Ryan Giggs as a better option than Jose Mourinho
Louis van Gaal’s future at the club looks to be in major doubt following a dismal run of results.
Widespread reports suggest Jose Mourinho is the favourite to take the reins in the summer after he rejected a return to Inter Milan.
Van Gaal is not expected to see out his full contract until the end of 2017, though it is unclear if Ed Woodward will dismiss the Dutchman mid-season or wait until the summer.
But according to The Mirror, Mourinho is not the club’s preferred choice - Giggs is.
The Welshman, who is currently working under Van Gaal as assistant coach, is seen as a the ideal long-term replacement for the 64-year-old.
A United insider told The Mirror: “Appointing Mourinho would only paper over the cracks. The club have a long-term plan that they intend to stick to.”
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United chiefs are said to be wary of putting Mourinho in charge of a major rebuilding operation at Old Trafford.
The club believe Giggs, a favourite among the fans and players, could bring much needed unity to the club and bring the kind of unifying force that Sir Alex Ferguson held during his tenure.
The report claims United wanted Giggs to spend three years working under Van Gaal before Giggs moved into No.1 spot, but the plan is likely to be brought forward unless Van Gaal can turn things around.