Manchester United are reportedly set to name Jose Mourinho as the club's new manager, replacing Louis van Gaal.
The Portuguese boss has been without a job since his second spell in charge of Chelsea came to an end in December.
United won the FA Cup this afternoon for the first time since 2004, courtesy of an extra-time win over Crystal Palace, but it will not be enough to save Van Gaal's job.
BBC reports indicate that a deal with Mourinho may have been agreed in principle before this afternoon's action at Wembley.
The club are expected to announce the move early next week.
Van Gaal has had to contend with similar speculation for much of the season and he remained defiant as the media put questions to him.
Van Gaal placed the trophy on the desk in front of him and highlighted his success before hitting out at the media for prematurely writing about his demise.
Van Gaal said: "I show you the cup and I don't discuss it (my future) with my friends of the media, who already sacked me for six months. Which manager can do what I have done?"
It was then put to Van Gaal that the club have not put a stop to such rumours.
Van Gaal responded by asking his inquisitor, "You have followed the board?" before attempts were made by his press officer to change the subject to the game.
Asked if the victory could be the perfect send-off, Van Gaal said: "I don't want to talk about leaving the club."
Nobody else from United has commented on the matter.
When asked by a reporter for BT Sport if Van Gaal had needed to win the cup, he said: "That's not so important for me. I want to win things, titles. I have won everywhere I have worked so I don't have to prove myself.
"When they want to use my knowledge, my management, I shall continue. We have proved today that we have a title, and that (the last title) was a long time ago.
"Also, in a period of Sir Alex Ferguson, he does not win every title."
Asked if he will be seen next season, Van Gaal added: "I hope to see you."
For Mourinho's part, he was across London watching David Haye box at the O2, but when asked about the story by the Press Association he declined to comment.
