Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has said his final months at Old Trafford felt like he was working with "a noose" around his neck.
Speaking to Simon Stone of BBC Sport, the legendary Dutch coach revealed United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward contacted Jose Mourinho about succeeding him as Red Devils boss six months before he departed Manchester.
"I can imagine Woodward chooses Mourinho. He is a top coach. He has won a lot of titles. More than me.
"What I don't like is Woodward contacting my successor, knowing in his mind he will replace me and he keeps his mouth shut for six months.