But Sky Sports reckons an issue over image rights may delay the club's plans to announce him tomorrow - although there is no suggestion that image rights issues will scupper a move completely.
Mourinho and United both have strong affiliations with adidas.
But there could be an issue with the former Real Madrid boss in a commercial deal with Jaguar, while his prospective new club have a sponsorship deal with General Motors, which sees Chevrolet as the club's shirt sponsor.
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