Manchester United have told manager Louis van Gaal his position is safe and there are "no plans" to sack him as they intend for Ryan Giggs to succeed the Dutchman when he is ready to take the step up.
Jonathan Northcroft of the Sunday Times reported the owners of the Red Devils have passed on their assurances to the current boss, as executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and the Glazer family want the former playing legend as the next Old Trafford coach.
The board are reportedly willing to let the opportunity of hiring Jose Mourinho slip through their fingers, sticking to the plan they formulated when Giggs was made LvG's assistant 18 months ago.