Manchester United are ready to sack Jose Mourinho this weekend, it has been claimed.

The Mirror reports Mourinho has lost the confidence of the United board and is set to be sacked this weekend.

Senior United sources say he has reached the point of no return, with the axe ready to fall whatever the ­outcome of Saturday's match against Newcastle.

Mourinho has alienated players, fans and staff at Old Trafford with his ­divisive approach in recent months, and those in charge of the club, led by executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, have had enough.

Ex-Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is the favourite to succeed Mourinho, who is set to receive compensation of around £20million.

Michael Carrick could be put in temporary charge.