Jose Mourinho explains Sir Alex Ferguson talks after Son Heung-min's stunning solo goal

The South Korean forward has been in sensational form since Mourinho's appointment and scored a goal of the season contender in the win against Burnley

Jose Mourinho has revealed that he once spoke to former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson about the impact of Ji-sung Park on his side following Son Heung-min's sensational goal for Tottenham this weekend.

Son scored one of the goals of the season in Spurs' 5-0 thumping of Burnley when he dribbled from the edge of his own box and beat three defenders to score the third of the game, and the 27-year-old has now scored twice and created five assists in Mourinho's five games in charge of the club.

Fellow South Korean Park played for United between 2005-2012 and Ferguson has often been vocal in his praise of the former midfielder and his contributions to the team.

And Mourinho said his talk with Ferguson meant he knew Son would be a big player for him.

Speaking after the game Mourinho said: "From the outside I had a feeling, I remember speaking to Sir Alex about Ji-sung Park.

"Maybe it's a cultural thing. They're very coachable. The kid is fantastic. I'm very happy, so happy."

Son certainly seems to be enjoying life under Mourinho, and the Portuguese manager said last week: "I am in love with that guy, so I imagine the people that are here with him four or five years... fantastic boy."

Son is likely to be rested when Spurs take on Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday, with Mourinho likely to field a youthful side as his team have already sealed their qualification for the knockout stages of the competition.

He should be back in action when Spurs travel to Wolves on Sunday looking to leapfrog Nuno Santo's side in the table and seal their fifth win in six games under Mourinho.