Jose Mourinho fears for Manchester United future after getting phone call from reported Red Devils target Zinedine Zidane
Former Real Madrid boss Zidane wanted to make it clear to Mou he is not plotting behind his back
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been left worrying about his future after getting a phone call from Zinedine Zidane.
Zidane, the former Real Madrid boss, has been touted as the most likely candidate to replace Mourinho at Old Trafford should the Portuguese lose his job.
talkSPORT host Tony Cascarino revealed talks have already been held between United and Zidane over a potential move to Manchester, according to a source of his, with Mourinho reportedly facing the axe.
United have won just three of their seven league games this season to sit 10th in the table, and they host Newcastle next weekend in what could be the Portuguese's last game in charge of the club.
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And Mourinho feels the end is near at Old Trafford, according to , as he has received a phone call from the man tipped to replace him, Zidane.
While Zidane simply wanted to make it clear to Mourinho he is not plotting behind his back in an attempt to get the job, Jose was left believing United chiefs have started making plans for his departure - with Zidane already sounded out.
Prior to Saturdays's visit of Newcastle, United host Valencia in the Champions League, hoping to make it six points from six in their group against a team with just one league win so far this season.