And the former Real Madrid manager is so confident of his United appointment that he's preparing for a major transfer swoop.
Louis van Gaal is in line to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season, while FA Cup success and Champions League qualification is not expected to save his job.
United sit fifth in the Premier League table with five games to go, but a 1-0 win over relegated Aston Villa yesterday has helped their fight for the top four continue.
A place in the Champions League would certainly help to attract some of Europe's top players like Higuain this summer.
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