6am Manchester United transfer news and gossip: Jose Mourinho showdown with Ed Woodward, Mou will turn it around Carrick depression, Matic Chelsea fear, Rooney backs boss, Victor Lindelof baby

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WHAT JOSE TOLD LAMPS

JOSE MOURINHO reveals he told Frank Lampard he has the potential to become a great football manager.

Manchester United were surprisingly dumped out of the Carabao Cup as they were beaten on penalties by Championship side Derby following a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford last week.

'I'M BACKING HIM

MICHAEL ESSIEN predicts Jose Mourinho will soon turn around Manchester United’s fortunes — and even break a few tea cups along the way!

United's season dominated by bickering and infighting between the manager, players and board.

BANG EDS TOGETHER

JOSE MOURINHO will have clear the air talks with Ed Woodward in the next 48 hours ahead of a club board meeting on Thursday.

The Manchester United boss and executive vice chairman will meet in London with Mourinho’s job still in doubt.

WHERE'S JESSE?

MARCUS RASHFORD was brilliantly mocked by England staff over his bromance with Jesse Lingard as he arrived for training with the national team.

The Manchester United star turned up at St George's Park without his injured club pal, prompting officials to ask: "Where's Jesse?"

MATIC FACING CHELSEA KO

JOSE MOURINHO has suffered a fresh blow with Nemanja Matic a huge doubt for Manchester United's trip to Chelsea.

The midfielder has withdrawn from Serbia's squad with an unspecified injury and is facing a race to be fit for the game at Stamford Bridge on October 20.

CARRICK DEPRESSION HELL

MICHAEL CARRICK has revealed how a mistake in the 2009 Champions League final left him battling depression for two years.

Manchester United coach Carrick admits he punished himself so badly for gifting Barcelona a goal in the 2-0 defeat it left him hardly wanting to play for the next 12 months.

ROONEY BACKS JOSE

JOSE MOURINHO is taking the flak for his players’ poor performances, claims Wayne Rooney.

The Old Trafford record goal scorer reckons the whole club needs to pull together in the right direction to get the right results — and entertain.

NO KIDDING, VICTOR

VICTOR LINDELOF and stunning wife Maja Nilsson have announced they are expecting their first child, just months after their wedding.

The pair have posted the news on Instagram, during a season where Lindelof has been under fire along with the rest of Manchester United's defence.

JOSE MOTORS ON

JOSE MOURINHO has been driving football fans round the bend for some time now.

The under-pressure Manchester United boss has his own personal chauffeur – but the Special One has got a history when it comes to motors.

DOUBLE JEOPARDY

JOSE MOURINHO will use his clear the air talks with Ed Woodward to demand they back him by signing the players he believes will turn Manchester United into title challengers.

Mourinho is due to sit down with executive vice-chairman Woodward in London this week and has two Serie A defenders at the top of his wanted list.

PINKY WINKY

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