Woodward will probably be quite happy to give Jose all the control he wants, as long as Ed gets some credit when Jose wins anything. Mendes has access to quality (but expensive) players and United have more money than sense. United fans are dying for success and are prepared to tolerate boring football and are looking for an ego, now with a manager wanting to win trophies, a huge ego and motivation to destroy Guardiola, Wenger and former club Chelsea.
This has potential to be an incredible match up.