JOSE MOURINHO has turned down job opportunities in Italy and China as he awaits Manchester United's decision on Louis van Gaal.
The Dutchman is facing the sack at Old Trafford after a lacklustre season which could see the Red Devils miss out on Champions League football.
The Sun claim defeat at Sunderland last weekend was the final straw for many United officials with the Special One poised to take over.
Mourinho was contacted by the Red Devils after being axed by Chelsea in December and told to wait to become the new manager at Old Trafford at the end of the season.
That date could now be moved forward after disappointing displays under Van Gaal have continued.
Mourinho has turned down at least one job in the Chinese Super League as well as Serie A, according to the reports.
The Portuguese boss is close friends with Sir Alex Ferguson and has made no secret of his desire to manage United throughout his career.
The Red Devils turn their attention to the Europa League tonight when they face Danish side Midtjylland.
The competition provides United's best chance of qualifying for next week's Champions League as they are six points behind Manchester City in fourth place in the Premier League.
