Man Utd news: Jose Mourinho wants bumper pay rise to extend Old Trafford stay

JOSE MOURINHO does not want to leave Manchester United… but he expects an improved contract to come his way soon.

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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho wants a new contract

Mourinho is set for contract talks with United bosses over a new deal in the coming weeks.

He is halfway through the three-year contract he signed when appointed United boss in the summer of 2016.

Mourinho currently earns £15million a season and last weekend said he would not finish his career in Manchester.

“What I can say is that I am still a manager with questions, with ambitions, with a desire to do new things and I do not think… I am sure that I will not finish my career here,” he said.

“The other day, my son who lives in London decided to go to Paris and not Manchester to watch a match. 

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Jose Mourinho's current Manchester United contract expires in 2019

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Jose Mourinho steered Manchester United to Europa League success last season

“Why Paris? Because at the moment, PSG have something special. 

“There is a magic, youthfulness and quality. It is fantastic.”

And now the Guardian claim Mourinho will demand a huge new salary to keep him at Old Trafford.

According to the report, Mourinho believes he has delivered on his promises since arriving at and the progression of the team is deserving of a new deal.

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United won the EFL Cup and Europa League last season, qualifying for the Champions League in the process.

They are currently battling with Manchester City to be the early pacesetters in the Premier League title race.

The Guardian claim Mourinho is not interested in leaving United right now but that he does want an increased salary to reflect the progress so far made at the club since Louis van Gaal left.

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