The manager who will take over from Erik ten Hag when the Dutchman departs has been identified by Manchester United.
The former Ajax manager is clearly feeling the pinch after Manchester United’s poor start to the season.
The Mirror reports that United’s co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is considering firing him and has identified former Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane as a possible replacement for Ten Hag.
The Red Devils finished eighth in the Premier League last season while also being knocked out of their Champions League group.
Ten Hag was about being sacked before luck shone on him to win the FA Cup final against city rivals, Manchester City.
The club’s revamped board decided to stick with him but the start to the current season has intensified the pressure on him.
After managing a 1-0 win over Fulham, Manchester United suffered a 2-1 defeat to Brighton on the road and were then dismantled by Liverpool at Old Trafford.
This poor form has only heightened the scrutiny on Ten Hag.
And the club’s owners have been monitoring the potential of Zidane replacing Ten Hag if the Dutchman’s tenure falters.
Zidane has not managed a team since 2021, but still remains a sought-after coach.
However, there are other options for Zidane, who is a leading candidate to replace Didier Deschamps as the France national team manager.
