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Mourinho leaves Chelsea by 'mutual consent'.
His three league titles, FA Cup, Community Shield and three League Cup wins over two spells make him the most successful manager in our 110-year history," read the official Chelsea statement. "But both Jose and the board agreed results have not been good enough this season and believe it is in the best interests of both parties to go our separate ways. -
Van Gaal adresses the Media
"Has anybody in this room not a feeling to apologise to me? That's what I am wondering," says Van Gaal in his pre-Boxing Day press conference. "I think I was already sacked, I have read. Or have been sacked. Or that Mourinho was here already. You have to stick by the facts, and when I get calls from Ed Woodward, Sir Alex Ferguson and David Gill, because you are creating something that is not good, that is not the facts, and now I have to answer questions. I don't think I want to do it." -
Mourinho scarves on sale
Ahead of Manchester United's home game with Chelsea, Mourinho scarves are on sale outside Old Trafford - but his agent, Jorge Mendes, tells Sky in Italy: "Mourinho is now in Brazil. Let's see what will happen when he returns. Jose has to feel comfortable because he is the No 1 in the world." -
United end 8 match losing streak
Manchester United end their eight-game winless run with a 2-1 victory at home to Swansea. "I shall think that now the pressure is lowering, the performance shall be better every week," says a relieved Van Gaal. -
United denies reports of meeting with Jose
Manchester United deny a report in French newspaper L'Equipe that officials from the club held a meeting with Pep Guardiola. -
D Day is nearing for Van Gaal
United lose 1-0 at home to Southampton and newspapers claim Van Gaal offered to resign later that evening - but Sky Sports News HQ reporter James Cooper says no such offer was made. Van Gaal promptly returns to the Netherlands to celebrate his daughter's birthday, giving the players a day off from training on the following Monday. -
Jose set to replace Van Gaal?
A report in the Independent on Sunday claims Mourinho sent a six-page missive to Manchester United, outlining why he would be the right man to replace Van Gaal. Mourinho's agent Mendes releases a statement saying the claims are "absolutely ridiculous and totally absurd" and "it does not occur to anyone that a coach like Jose Mourinho can write letters to clubs offering their services." -
Mourinho finally at United?
Alessandro Alciato, a Sky reporter in Italy, tweets: "Mourinho - Manchester United: deal close. The derby with Guardiola of City!" -
Van Gaal rubbishes claims
Van Gaal says ahead of his side's Super Sunday clash with Chelsea: "There has been such nonsense created about me. I don't believe that there is already a relationship between Jose Mourinho and Manchester United." -
Van Gaal insists he's here to stay
In an interview with The Independent, Van Gaal says he does not believe United have been in contact with Mourinho. "I have spoken with [executive vice-chairman] Ed Woodward and I cannot imagine that he and Jose Mourinho have spoken with each other," he said. "I think that if they speak with another manager, they would tell me because our relationship is like that." He later claimed the media had been "inventing stories". -
More rumors?
Doorstepped by reporters as she leaves a restaurant following a meal with former Inter Milan boss Mourinho, club director Bedy Moratti - sister of ex-Inter president Massimo Moratti - tells reporters Mourinho is "going to Manchester." "He's missed as a person, but right now he's happy, he's going to Manchester," she says. -
Jose plays it cool
In an interview with La Stampa Mourinho refuses to be drawn into discussing the specific clubs he's been linked with - but concedes major sides are pursuing his signature. "Right now I have respect for every coach at every club," he said. "I'm not looking for a club, but there are clubs that are looking for me." -
United down and out
After a Premier League defeat to West Brom, a Europa League last-16 first-leg loss at Liverpool and FA Cup draw with West Ham, former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson warns that the club must salvage something from the 2015/16 season. "I think [Van Gaal] needs to win something, or at least get United into Europe, that's the least we have to look at," he said. "Otherwise, it's a huge blow to the club's prestige." -
Van Gaal on his way out?
Quizzed on his future and whether he'll still be in charge of Manchester United next season, Van Gaal says he will be judged by the club's board at the end of the campaign. "I cannot say [I will be here if we fail to make the top four] because I think the board has to evaluate after the results of this year. I think that is normal and I cannot predict that when I do not know the facts." -
Jose, the public favourite?
A day after Mourinho denies any knowledge about a move to Manchester United, Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson says the former Chelsea boss would be the ideal man to step in should United fail to finish in the top four. "I think that will be it, he will be gone, and Jose Mourinho will be the next manager," he said. "If they want to get anywhere near where they want to be, they need to do it quickly, and there is no manager that can do things quickly like Mourinho." -
IT FINALLY HAPPENS!
Van Gaal is sacked by Manchester United. -
Welcome home, Jose Mourinho!
Mourinho is appointed as the club's new manager as he meets Manchester United's executive vice chairman Ed Woodward in a central London hotel to sign his contract. -
Van Gaal booed!
Louis van Gaal is booed by some United fans at Old Trafford after the club's 3-1 win over Bournemouth. The Dutchman says afterwards he understands the reaction - but that the supporters' expectations are too high. "I understand the boos, because I have also said that the expectation is very high, especially the fans," he said. "They are expecting a lot. But I think these expectations are much too high, and we are a team in transition, and that I have said when I started here."
