It is believed the Portuguese boss was given a three-year target to win the title by his employers but he has shunned that target.
Mike McGrath writes: “Nothing but instant success will satisfy the 53-year-old, which he told executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and the Glazers during contract negotiations.
“Mourinho told SunSport: “No ultimatum. No demands. Just tranquillity to play and work my three-year contract.
“The message from the owners and Mr Woodward was this — ‘Get your three years, do your work, improve the team and bring us back where we belong during a three-year period’.
“My message was that I wanted to win the title in the first season.”
Meanwhile...
Cristiano Ronaldo expects to sign a new contract at Real Madrid. (Sky Sports)
Arsene Wenger has vowed to spend big if he can attract the right players. (Sky Sports)
Kolo Toure signs for Celtic on one-year deal. (Daily Mail)
Ched Evans scores in his first football match for four years. (BBC)
Swansea boss Fracesco Guidolin is desperate to keep Andre Ayew at the club. (BBC)