Bastian Schweinsteiger has predicted that Manchester United will have a "special season" if Jose Mourinho is appointed as the club's new manager in the coming days.

The former Chelsea boss, who was sacked by the Blues in December, is believed to have agreed personal terms with the Red Devils.

The club have reportedly been in talks with Mourinho since the sacking of Louis van Gaal on Monday night, just two days after the Dutchman guided United to their first FA Cup win since 2004.

Today, during a press conference ahead of Germany's Euro 2016 campaign, Schweinsteiger told reporters: "We don't know who will be our new manager yet, but it looks like it's going to be an interesting derby in Manchester next season.

"The enthusiasm for football in Manchester is great and if Mourinho does take over at United, I think all of the players want to train under him so it's going to be quite a special season."

Should Mourinho be appointed, he will be up against his former La Liga rival Pep Guardiola, who will take over at Manchester City this summer.