United's executive vice chairman Ed-Woodward still hadn't told Van Gaal his Manchester United future when Mourinho rumour emerged. LVG won his first trophy for the red devils after two years in charge.
The FA Cup which is the clubs first since 2004 making them joint record 12 FA cup winners with Arsenal who won the previous two editions of the trophy but still looks set to leave Old Trafford with Jose Mourinho coming in.
Louis van Gaal woke up this morning as an FA Cup winner but no clearer about his Manchester United future after a poor run in the league which see them finish 5th in the campaign. Van Gaal, 64, left United's London guest house on Sunday morning and was appreciated by a number of waiting supporters of the club.
Mean while United have continued today to refuse to comment on the Mourinho reports and the managerial situation. It is understood Mourinho will be in place by the end of the month. Gorge Mendes who appears to be morinho's agent is thought to be flying to England precisely Manchester on Tuesday to finalise his contract.
Van Gaal remains silent on widespread reports that he had lost his job when asked in the aftermath of the FA cup victory against Palace. Jose Mourinho won three Premier League titles at Chelsea, plus an FA Cup and three League Cups is the favorite to take after the dutch man.
According to united's legend Garry Neviel, Manchester United have "got to be the best" and appointing Jose Mourinho as manager will help achieve that success. "Mourinho is a proven winner.
United fans want a team challenging for the league title, they don't want a team that finishes fifth and sevent". United is said to issue an official statement on Van Gaal's future as soon as possible. So lets keep our hands crossed as events unfoldunfold itself.