Paul Pogba is set to be fined by Manchester United in the wake of his controversial social media post, which came just over 30 minutes following Jose Mourinho's dismissal, according to media reports.

Manchester United has announced that it has sacked Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho 'with immediate effect' after two and a half years in charge with the club currently sitting in 6th place in the Premier League table.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is "very happy" and "fully committed" to the club, according to his agent.

Ivorian legend Didier Drogba, on air with RT in Moscow, waved to his former boss and RT expert Jose Mourinho, thousands of miles away in Manchester, with the words "Bonjour, Papa!" Mourinho repaid him with a heartfelt tribute.

The inexperienced McTominay is seen as being a more reliable choice than Pogba for Manchester United

Mourinho did not specify which club made the approach or the timing.

After Thursday’s game, however, Mourinho seemed to take umbrage at the role of the officials for Hull’s first goal

Other than facing Mourinho, Conte will also be up against his former Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, who the Italian claims always wanted to re-join United.

Jose Mourinho's representatives are meeting Manchester United officials as the Portuguese moves closer to becoming the club's next manager.