Neymar favourite to be Mourinho's first Man Utd signing

NEYMAR is the 10/1 favourite to be Jose Mourinho's first signing as Manchester United boss, according to Ladbrokes.

The former Chelsea manager is widely expected to land the Old Trafford hot-seat with odds of 1/5 available about him succeeding Louis van Gaal.

A shopping trip to Spain looks likely to be on the cards when he arrives, with Cristiano Ronaldo (12/1) and Sevilla's Ever Banega (14/1) next in the betting behind the Barca star.

Should The Special One look closer to home, a quick reunion with John Terry is a 20/1 shot, while the same price is available about Cesc Fabregas joining the Red Devils.

A busy window is expected with United 4/6 to sign more players than neighbours City over the summer.

Ben Stones of Ladbrokes said "Mourinho looks set to pip Pep to the big summer signings, with the odds suggesting Neymar is the first man in his sights."

Latest Ladbrokes odds:

Number of trophies in first season:
None 8/11
One 13/8
Two 8/1
Three 80/1
Four 350/1

Who will sign most players in the summer?
Manchester United  4/6
Manchester City 11/10

Jose Mourinho's first Man Utd signing
Neymar 10/1

Cristiano Ronaldo 12/1
Ever Banega 14/1

Nicolas Gaitan 14/1
Mauro Icardi 14/1
Eden Hazard 16/1
Luka Modric 16/1
Sergio Ramos 16/1
Cesc Fabregas 20/1
John Terry  20/1

To do the double over next season:
Chelsea - 5/1
Manchester City - 8/1

To finish higher Manchester City 6/4