Latest on Jose Mourinho contract negotiations, image rights, transfers and MORE

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Jose Mourinho to Manchester United – it is now surely a case of when rather than if.

The Portuguese boss is set to replace Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford, less than a week after the club's first FA Cup success since 2004. 

The 53-year-old and agent Jorge Mendes are in negotiations with the Red Devils and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, so what is the latest? 

Terms agreed

According to Sky Sports, Mourinho and Mendes have agreed terms with Woodward, successfully negotiating contract length and salary for the former Chelsea boss.

Image rights

The main issue so far has been agreeing terms on image rights and the two parties are set to meet in London on Wednesday to iron out the finer details. 

The contract cannot be signed before these issues are resolved and some of these include Mourinho’s deal with Jaguar – United’s shirt sponsor is car manufacturer Chevrolet – and the fact the two parties have different watch partners. Other existing commercial deals, however, such as Adidas, the sportswear giant with a 10-year kit deal with United, has Mourinho as a global ambassador.

According to the Independent, Chelsea still own the rights to Mourinho's name and that ownership will expire in 2025. That news has complicated the deal slightly, but is unlikely to lead to a breakdown in negotiations. 

Transfers

During Tuesday’s discussions, Mourinho was keen to get assurances on player recruitment and the Red Devils’ transfer strategy, the London Evening Standard reports.

Their previous attempts to sign players has reportedly been delayed while they get the go-ahead from their owners in America and the Portuguese wants a similar level of backing in transfers Sir Alex Ferguson was given.

Rui Faria

Mourinho's right-hand man, Faria has been his assistant at Porto, Chelsea, Inter and Real Madrid and he is set to follow him to Old Trafford. The 40-year-old was seen with Mourinho outside his London home in Monday, fuelling speculation they will team up once again. 

What next for Ryan Giggs? The Welshman is contracted at Old Trafford, but where will he fit in Mourinho's plans if he wants Faria as his number two? That is a question that may also pop up towards the end of negotiations.