Mourinho tells United not to sell this star pending his arrival

The Portuguese tactician is the favorite to take over from Van Gaal.

Reports of the former Chelsea manager agreeing a £60m deal is in the air. (Check it out)

According to various online sources including Daily Star, Mourinho has told the United hierarchy not to sell goalkeeper David De Gea.

The Spaniard has been United's stand out performer this season, and the Portuguese wants to retain him in the squad.

Real Madrid are the fore runners in the race to sign the Spainard, but José taking over at United will prevent that from happening