The Portuguese has endured a miserable start to the season at the helm of the Red Devils and his mood continues to sour.
After a miserable press conference on Friday, where he refused to give any assurances that he was capable of turning the club around, United chiefs are now preparing to wield the axe and end his stay in Manchester.
Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and other board members have been unimpressed by the way he’s alienated players, fans and staff and they believe there is no way back for the former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss.
And they will sack him regardless of whether they beat Newcastle or not, according to the Mirror.
The 0-0 home draw against Valencia is said to have convinced the board that he was not the man to lead to club forward and the hierarchy have opted to make a change.
Zinedine Zidane is the favourite to replace Mourinho, having left Real Madrid at the end of last season.
