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Man Utd news: Jose Mourinho arrives to begin the tough task of rebuilding Manchester United into Premier and Champions League challengers

Special One travelled first-class from London to start working with his new-look team spearheaded by Zlatan Ibrahimovic

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Jose Mourinho has landed in the city to start rebuilding the once-great Premier League side.

With favourite forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic in and mistrusted midfielder Juan Mata set to be shipped out to Premier League rivals Everton, the Special One is already hard at work.

 Former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is the new Manchester United manager after replacing Dutchman Louis van Gaal this summer
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Former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is the new Manchester United manager after replacing Dutchman Louis van Gaal this summerCredit: AP:Associated Press

The Portuguese has a busy few weeks ahead as he has to cope with a number of under-performing and unsettled players.

The marquee manager has cut short his summer holiday to have a serious sit down with United legend sir Alex Ferguson over the future of the club facing another season in the Europa League.

Belgian midfielder Adnan Januzaj is prepared to give the new boss an ultimatum to play him or sell him as he is tired of going out on fruitless loans.

Derby and England under-21 ace Will Hughes is also on Mourinho's transfer target list as he aims to boost the number of homegrown talents in his squad.

 The first day at work for Jose Mourinho at Manchester United as he leaves The Lowry Hotel ay 7.50am with his entourage after arriving in the city at midnight on the train
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The first day at work for Jose Mourinho at Manchester United as he leaves The Lowry Hotel ay 7.50am with his entourage after arriving in the city at midnight on the trainCredit: Eamonn & James Clarke
 Derby County's blond midfielder Will Hughes is a serious target for newly appointed Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho
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Derby County's blond midfielder Will Hughes is a serious target for newly appointed Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho
 Manchester United's unpredictable Argentinean defender Marcus Rojo has a long way to go to impress Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford
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Manchester United's unpredictable Argentinean defender Marcus Rojo has a long way to go to impress Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford
 Juan Mata could have waved goodbye to the Manchester United fans inside Old Trafford for the final time as he is linked with a move to Everton
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Juan Mata could have waved goodbye to the Manchester United fans inside Old Trafford for the final time as he is linked with a move to EvertonCredit: Getty Images
 Jose Mourinho wanted Ryan Giggs at Old Trafford to stay but not as his assistant so the Welshman has moved on to find a new job
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Jose Mourinho wanted Ryan Giggs at Old Trafford to stay but not as his assistant so the Welshman has moved on to find a new jobCredit: Action Images

And Marcus Rojo, whose petulant red card for Argentina contributed to them losing the Copa America final to Chile - and ultimately Lionel Messi from the national team - also looks to be ditched.

 

Mourinho will have to hit the ground running at Old Trafford after upsetting the applecart but letting Ryan Giggs leave the club after almost three decades of glorious service.

The Welsh coach did not see himself fitting in with the new set-up and quit his boyhood club, saying: “It’s time for a new chapter and a new challenge.

"I’m excited about the future - I’ve had the best apprenticeship into management anyone could ever ask for.”

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