Carlos Queiroz could be on his way from Manchester United as early as this week.

The Portuguese Football Federation has revealed they're optimistic of landing their man in the coming days.

"I am optimistic and I believe that we could close this subject soon," FPF chairman Gilberto Madail told Lusa.

"I have spoken about mid-July but really those could be in the first days of the next week."

Director of the Federation Jose Peseiro was also quick to give Queiroz his seal of approval: "This a good news for Portuguese football."