Jose Mourinho fears he is fighting a losing

battle to save his job as Manchester United

manager after being contacted by Zinedine

Zidane.

United’s miserable start to the new season

Show news depths on Saturday after

Mourinho made significant changes to his

side, including dropping Alexis Sanchez , but

saw his team comprehensively beaten by West

Ham.

Zidane has emerged as the overwhelming

favourite to succeed Mourinho, having vacated

his position as Real Madrid manager at the

end of last season after steering the Spanish

giants to a third straight Champions League

crown.

The 46-year-old was last week reported to

have started taking English lessons with a

view to coaching in the Premier League. Zidane has been in

touch with United’s beleaguered manager in an

attempt to allay some of his fears.

Zidane, concerned Mourinho thought he could

be plotting to take his job, confirmed he has

been sounded out by his own representatives

but is yet to be contacted by United chiefs.

United host Valencia in the Champions League

on Tuesday evening looking to end a three-

game winless run and Mourinho has warned

his players they must match his level of

commitment if they are to reverse their recent

fortun

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