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Jose Mourinho is expected to sign a deal to become Manchester United manager in the next 48 hours. Negotiations between Mourinhos agent, Jorge Mendes, and Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward have been swift and having been scheduled to meet in London on Tuesday to discuss a deal in person, Sky sources have confirmed the pair are already close to reaching an agreement after talks via phone and email on Monday night. Mourinho speaks to the press as he leaves his house in London on Tuesday Manchester Uniteds lawyers have now been instructed to draw up a draft contract, meaning the scheduled talks between Woodward and Mendes in London may not be needed after all. Sources close to the deal have told Sky Sports News HQ the negotiations were easy, mainly due to Mourinhos overwhelming desire to become Manchester United manager, and they expect a deal to be signed in the next 48 hours. An official presentation confirming Mourinhos appointment could be scheduled for later this week. How busy will Mourinho be during this summers transfer window? SSNHQ has been told Mourinho is not too concerned with the financial elements of the deal and that his motivation is the challenge of restoring Manchester United to the top of European football. He hopes to be presented to the media this week, as he is scheduled to appear as a lecturer at a post-graduate course in High Performance Football Coaching in Portugal next Monday and Tuesday, before travelling to Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix on a pre-arranged sponsorship event. James Cooper is at Old Trafford and has more on Uniteds negotiations with Mourinhos representatives After that, Mourinho will return to England, where his sole focus will be preparing for the coming season, and Uniteds assault on the summer transfer market. Get Sky Sports Alerts Keep up to date during the close season. Your teams breaking news - direct to your mobile Also See: Giggs to be offered new role Mourinho to United LIVE! Van Gaal sacked by United Van Gaals reign in quotes Luis Gonzalez Jersey . Its been a successful Games for Canada, which will finish near the top of the medal standings again. From repeat gold medal winners to multiple medal winners to undefeated teams to acts that define the Olympic spirit, there are many solid candidates who could be considered to receive the honour. Zack Greinke Jersey . The veteran fighter will be squaring off with Henderson in a five-round lightweight bout as part of another network televised card at the United Center on Saturday night. http://www.diamondbackssale.com/ .com) - The surprising Calgary Flames host the winless New Jersey Devils at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Friday. Curt Schilling Jersey .com) - The Miami Heat stopped a four-game losing streak last time out and thats the same length slide their opponents Wednesday night, the Denver Nuggets, will try to halt when the two teams meet at the Pepsi Center. Randy Johnson Jersey . Lack replaced an injured Roberto Luongo late in the first period then watched defenceman Chris Tanev score the winning goal midway through the third as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Jets 2-1 in a tight NHL game.Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen says his side must learn lessons from their late capitulation at Southampton on Sunday. The visitors dominated the first half at St Marys and led 2-0 at the half-time interval thanks to goals from Philippe Coutinho and Daniel Sturridge.But after some tactical changes at the break, Southampton battled back with substitute Sadio Mane, who missed a penalty, scoring twice either side of Graziano Pelles strike to seal a 3-2 victory. Allen had come close on two occasions to adding a third goal for Liverpool, seeing a good chance saved by Fraser Forster before having another strike ruled out for offside. Sadio Mane scores Southamptons winner against Liverpool Jurgen Klopps side had won their last three league games heading into the contest but, after being well on top in the first half, Allen had no explanation for the second-half collapse.ddddddddddddI dont quite know. I dont know what to say really, but we are all very disappointed, he told liverpoolfc.com.To be ahead like that and then throw it away is hugely disappointing. First-half duel between Dejan Lovren and Graziano Pelle Our focus has been on the run, gaining that momentum and I thought for large spells it looked like we would keep that going, but to come away with nothing... we cant look beyond that at the moment. Well make sure lessons are learned and for the rest of the season well have to get that ball rolling and get some wins again. Also See: Liverpool stunned by Saints Lovren taken off to avoid red Missed chances frustrate Klopp Liverpool fixtures ' ' '