Jose Mourinho agrees Manchester United personal terms on three-year contract at Old Trafford
The Portuguese manager is close to finalising a deal to take over at Old Trafford five months after he was sacked by Chelsea
Jose Mourinho is heading for Manchester United and Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to follow
It is understood personal terms have been agreed between Jose Mourinho and Manchester United, who need to finalise issues such as image rights before the deal can be formally announced.
United
were hopeful of making an announcement to confirm Mourinho's
appointment on Wednesday, but the complex nature of the contract details
means it could be Thursday before the deal is confirmed.
The
Portuguese was pictured walking in London late on Tuesday night, flanked
by his bodyguard, and was captured checking his mobile phone.
Jose Mourinho, pictured out in London on Tuesday night, has agreed personal terms with Manchester United
Jose Mourinho checks his phone as he takes an evening stroll with his security guard in London
Mourinho is said to have instructed United's executive
vice-chairman Ed Woodward to sign a new centre-back, right midfielder,
central midfielder and centre-forward, with free agent Zlatan
Ibrahimovic set to be the striker.
The incoming United boss is understood to want a “captain” in central midfield. In pictures - Jose Mourinho spotted in London:
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic is expected to be Mourinho's first signing as United manager
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic arrives at Sweden's pre-Euro 2016 base in Stockholm driving his £661,000 sports car
Ibrahimovic was pictured arriving at Sweden's pre-Euro 2016
base at the Park Hotel in Stockholm, driving in his Porsche 918 Spyder
worth £661,000.
Louis van Gaal was sacked by United on Monday despite winning the FA Cup just two days earlier.
United's
languid style of play under the Dutchman combined with a fifth-placed
Premier League finished ultimately spelled the end of his two-year spell
in charge at Old Trafford.
In a lengthy statement published on the club's website, Van Gaal expressed his disappointment at being "unable to complete our intended three-year plan".
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Van Gaal's two-year tenure as United manager was brought to an end on Monday
"I thank my players and wish them well for next season. It
has been a pleasure to work with them and it has been particularly
rewarding to see so many young players take their chance to break into
the first team and excel," Van Gaal added. "I look forward to watching
the continued development of these young players next season.
"Thank you to the owners and board of Manchester United for giving me the opportunity to manage this great club.
"I would also like to express my gratitude to the amazing United supporters. They are truly the best fans in the world."
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The singer said he'd been kept awake at night by constant messages
Niall hits out at "abusive" fans
The One Direction lads aren't known for airing their opinions on social media.
But on Tuesday night, Niall Horan was clearly feeling riled up when he took to Twitter to blast a group of “abusive” fans.
The Irish singer said he’d been kept awake at night by their constant messages.
“For
the last two weeks I’ve been receiving messages off a group of fans,
they have drowned my phone in messages, keeping me awake at night but
the worst part is they have been nothing but abusive.
"Saying things you wouldn’t even believe about me and my family. And saying the worst things ever about my little nephew.
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“Thank god I’m not the kind of person who thinks into stuff
like this. But I just think it’s crazy how we let people [get] away with
things like this. And the sad thing is as I tweet this they are in a
group chat laughing at me.”
After being inundated with supportive messages, he said people shouldn’t worry.
For
the last two weeks I've been receiving messages off a group of fans,
they have drowned my phone in messages, keeping me awake at night
He continued: “Don’t worry about me. I’m the most carefree,
laid back person around. But I’m just signaling it because this s***e is
happening to others."
Meanwhile, the star is believed to be back
in the studio recording new material with songwriting royalty Wayne
Hector, who’s written for the likes of Westlife – and One Direction.
Niall’s
enjoying a break from music at the moment as One Direction are on
hiatus, but he hasn’t been able to totally give up on his craft.
Wayne
recently told the Daily Star: “We are writing together but he wants to
do it for himself and not other people at the moment.
“We have no
idea where we’ll end up. Niall wants to enjoy time off but he’s
introduced me to sports events. We went to a golfing thing with Rory
McIllroy and Alex Ferguson.”
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Simon Cowell recently confessed that he's not sure if One Direction will EVER get back together.
The media mogul, who put the group together during X Factor in 2010, candidly opened up about the status of the group.
Simon's empire is estimated to be worth around $550m - with One Direction being at the heart of it all.
However the 56-year-old has confessed that he's still in the dark over whether the boys will ever get back together.
"I don’t know if it’s a hiatus or a break-up, to be honest,"
Owned and managed by Don Jazzy. After successfully leading the now
defunct MoHits Records, Don Jazzy set out to create something that
people would not have thought possible at that stage in his career.
Today, the Mavin Records is the best and foremost record label in
Nigeria, with notable and popular artistes to its name such as Tiwa
Savage, Dr. Sid, Reekado Bnaks, Korede Bello, D Prince, and Di’ja. For
the MAVINS, every day is always a winning day.
2. YBNL:
Owned by popular indigenous rapper, Olamide. The record label name YBNL
could possibly mean different things, but the obvious name that the
owner has been associated with is “Yahoo Boy No Laptop”. The record
label is fast becoming the most populous and widely accepted Record
label in the country due to the amount of trends gained by its signed
artiste. The record label is home to top and fast rising stars like
Olamide, Lil Kesh, Viktoh, Chinko Ekun, Zino, Adekunle Gold, BBanks,
Young John, Pheelz and Dj Enimoney.
3. HKN GANG:
HKN Gang is undoubtedly one of the leading and best record labels in
Nigeria. Co-owned by Davido, the gang have been able to create a very
good fusion of Afropop and Lifestyle. The Gang consists of B-Red, Sina
Rambo, Davido, Danagog, King Special and DeeKay. We love us some HKN
Music.
4. CHOC BOYZ NATION:
The record label has rapper MI Abaga as its chairman. Other top artistes
in the group include; Ice Prince, Victoria Kimani, Jesse jagz, Milli
and Coker. Choc Boyz Nation is one record label that most young Nigerian
rappers dream of representing.
5. STAR BOY ENTERTAINMENTS:
We keep watching out for the young people that make it out of this
record label. Young Wizkid has really tried to put something together
this far. Star Boy Ent. Is actively one of the mainstream labels that
keep dropping hit wonders and we wonder how this is always possible?
Owned and controlled by Wizkid, this record has over the years produced
artistes with very good vocals and applicable lyrical contents. We love
Maleek Berry, LAX and Wizkid!
6. E.M.E - (Empire Mates Entertainment):
If there is one record that really seems to have that special magic
which makes their song feel special, it’s EME. It is managed and owned
by Banky W. It was home to top stars like WizKid and Skales.
Nevertheless, the record label boost of stars like himself (Banky W),
Shaydee and Niyola. DJ Xclusive is the label’s official DJ. Producers
associated with the label include Masterkraft, Jay Sleek, Cobhams
Asuquo, Spellz and Samklef, among others
7. MMMG – (Made Men Music Group)
Managed by Ubi Franklin and the Kukere master, Iyanya, the record label
is home to top music artistes like Tekno, Selebobo and Emma Nyra.
8. NORTHSIDE INC:
Honestly, Jude Okoye has done so much for this record to survive and the
label keeps getting better every day. Record home to the flashiest
artistes including the lady with the German juice, Cynthia Morgan,
northside inc is arguably one of the best record labels in Nigeria from
its inception. Also knowing that it’s owned by the brothers of Musical
Duo, PSquare, has bought the label its prestige.
9. FIVE STAR MUSIC:
Five Star Music is another top ranked record label in Nigeria. It is
owned by Nigerian billionaire, Emeka Okonkwo popularly known as E-Money
who happened to be the younger brother of ‘Limpopo’ singer Kcee. Five
Star music label parades star artists like Kcee, Harrysong, Skiibii and
E-Money’s wealth also reflect in their luxurious and flamboyant
lifestyle. They are the makers of “Reggae Blues” beats.
10. HYPERTEK:
Hypertek came out as a shocking surprise to almost everyone following
2face’s rendition to have a label of his own. Now, there is no doubt
that hypertek remains consistent by pushing out more vocals from their
label. Signed to the record label include; Dammy Krane, 2face and
others.
