But then nothing happened.
The noise around Mourinho has continually ebbed and flowed all spring, with nothing definitive happening.
But now the Sun claim to have concrete news, reporting that Mourinho was guaranteed the Old Trafford job within the last 48 hours.
Louis van Gaal is only 2 years through his 3-year contract, and having taken United to the FA Cup final and within touching distance of a top 4 finish, he will feel he has done enough to be allowed see his contract out.
But if looks like Woodward and Mourinho have other ideas.
