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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho denies rift with Ed Woodward

MANCHESTER, England -- Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho insisted he has no problem with Ed Woodward during a spiky news conference at Carrington on Friday.

There has been speculation that Mourinho's relationship with United's executive vice-chairman has become strained after key targets failed to arrive during the transfer window.

But during a terse meeting with the media that started 30 minutes early, the Portuguese coach denied a rift.

Asked whether the relationship with Woodward is fine, the 55-year-old replied: "Of course."

Pushed about any problem between the pair, he replied: "No."

Speaking ahead of the game against Tottenham at Old Trafford on Monday, Mourinho also refused to answer a question about centre-backs Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof after the pair were at fault in the 3-2 defeat at Brighton, saying: "I do not analyse my players with you.