Mourinho, Villas Boas and the FIVE coaches who can replace Van Gaal

– Louis Van Gaal has been sacked by Manchester United paving the way for a new manager 

– United have never denied or confirmed Mourinho’s arrival hence another man could take over 

– The market is not filled with top class coaches but names like Jorge Sampaoli ring a bell 

With Louis Van Gaal’s sack only needing an official statement to be confirmed, NAIJ.com Sports takes a look at five coaches could replace him.

Louis van Gaal

With Rafa Benitez set to remain at Newcastle, Carlo Ancelotti confirmed for Bayern Munich and Pep Guardiola already a City manager, the market is in need of top class coaches for Manchester United to look at.

Despite Jose Mourinho being touted as the one to take over from Van Gaal in the media, Manchester United have never come out to deny or accept his impending arrival.

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Hence we take a look at the FIVE people who United can look to replace Van Gaal;

1. Jose Mourinho: The favorite to take over from the out going manager. Offers shot term solution to United’s problems but his arrival could halt the progress of Marcus Rashford, Jesse Lingard and Timothy Fosu-Mensah.

Jose Mourinho

Reports claim Manchester United paid Mourinho a staggering £4million to reject the advances of any club looking to his services.

Mourinho is expected to be given £200m to spend on new players when he signs a five-year contract worth £75m.

2. Bernd Schuster: Many Real Madrid fans will remember the German who won the La Liga in 2008 with three games to spare.

Bernd Schuster

He brings attacking football but his managerial career has been downhill since that successful season with Madrid though he has a modest season with Besiktas. Has not been a manager for two years.

3. Andre Villas Boas: Will leave Zenit at the end of the season which was a disappointing one by the club’s standards.

Andre Villas Boas

Won the treble of Portuguese cup, Europa League and Primera Liga with Porto in 2012 but has failed to inspire at Tottenham, Chelsea and Zenit and has already said he will take a one year sabbatical.

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4. Jorge Sampaoli: The Chilean was expected to take over at Chelsea but ultimately lost out to Antonio Conte ‘because I was not good enough to speak English’. Won the 2015 Copa America with Chile and has been named one of the best tacticians in the game.

Former Chile coach Jorge Sampaoli

Brings attacking football but has never been tested in Europe.

5. Gary Monk: If Manchester United want some one with Premier League knowledge and a very attacking style of football mindset, then Gary Monk is your man.

Gary Monk

Was a success at Swansea City, leading the club to its highest ever position and point tally but was sacked this season with his side moving closer to the relegation zone. Still highly rated and he has been labelled as the man to take over from Arsene Wenger when he leaves.

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