The Daily Star reports Sir Alex Ferguson's right-hand man is close to leaving United to coach the Portuguese national team.

And that, according to sources in Lisbon, could be the decision that sends Portugal star Ronaldo to Real Madrid.

Queiroz, has become unsettled because he hasn't been assured the managers position if Ferguson leaves Man U.

One positive for United is that Portugal has offered Scolari a better contract to take the job.

One move that would make Queiroz turn his back on his country is an assurance from chief executive David Gill that he's guaranteed to become United's next manager.

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