Source: Daily_Mail
Jose Mourinho and Laurent Blanc in line to succeed Ferguson at United
Jose Mourinho and Laurent Blanc are eyeing the top job at Manchester United. [LNB]Current manager Sir Alex Ferguson, 67, continues to go from strength to strength and is showing no sign of loosening his grip at United just yet. [LNB]But the Old Trafford hierarchy are already putting together a shortlist of candidates in preparation for the legendary Scot's inevitable retirement. [LNB] Heir to the throne: Laurent Blanc and Jose Mourinho[LNB]And former Chelsea boss Mourinho has thrown his hat into the ring for the role.[LNB]He said: 'I am thinking about the future in terms of youth development and the age structure of my first team but Italy is not the country for this. [LNB]'England is the country. And my football is English football.' [LNB]While, according to the Sunday Mirror, Blanc's impressive spell at French club Bordeaux has made him one of the front runners for Ferguson's job once he decides to step aside. [LNB]The ex-Manchester United defender would jump at the chance to manage one of Europe's giants. [LNB]Portugal national boss and Ferguson's former assistant Carlos Queiroz is also in the frame. [LNB] Chelsea lacked stability, says Mourinho as Special One plans England return Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea scramble to sign Connor Wickham - the next Wayne RooneyDES KELLY: Hounding Sir Alex Ferguson is an awful Prospect [LNB] Explore more:People:Jose Mourinho, Alex Ferguson, Carlos QueirozPlaces:Italy, United Kingdom, Portugal, Europe
