Speculation has linked France icon Zidane with the Man Utd job once again - and now a former teammate has revealed exactly why his mind-blowing appointment could be ON

The former Real Madrid boss is reported to want his fellow countryman to join him as his first signing at Old Trafford in the new year, if he takes Erik ten Hag's job

Ratcliffe has reportedly been told that the iconic Frenchman WILL accept the Man Utd job amid new talk Ten Hag has been set a deadline to save himself from the sack

Real Madrid and France icon Zinedine Zidane has told Real Madrid they must win the race for a classy Liverpool transfer target

"He is the manager I would dream to have at Manchester United for obvious reasons."

Liverpool target Ruben Amorim of Sporting CP has become a 'serious contender,' per reports, but the 39-year-old coach isn't the only manager the Red Devils have their eye on

United are reportedly nearing a decision on axing Ten Hag amid a bold new claim that Zidane is lined up his successor, with the Frenchman having snubbed a top job elsewhere

Ten Hag remains a man under intense pressure having overseen a disappointing second season at the helm and amid reports two top candidates have been shortlisted to succeed him at Man Utd

With the pressure building on Ten Hag and with a decision on his future seemingly having already been made, speculation is mounting over who Ratcliffe and Ashworth will turn to as the next Man Utd boss

Man Utd will have to prioritise a move for one of two Italian coaches, as they have been told there is 'no chance' of getting a world-class option

Ratcliffe has reportedly shortlisted two big-name coaches as successors to Ten Hag amid claims he has already decided to sack the Man Utd boss

Ratcliffe will have no hestitation in sacking Ten Hag this summer, per an iconic former star, and amid reports an ambitious move for a world-class upgrade is now in the works

Ten Hag is 'on thin ice' and at risk of being sacked by Man Utd who are actively exploring whether to appoint Zidane or one other alternative

Pochettino referenced the 1-1 draw with Liverpool and made a startling comparison with Real Madrid legend Zidane when defending his under-fire new signings

A World Cup winner has explained why Tottenham will 'definitely' not be able to land one of his world-class coaching compatriots

A trophy-winning coach could replace Antonio Conte at Tottenham after he was thrown into the mix as one of four candidates to fill the void

Reports that the Blues are lining up a move to appoint Zidane as a replacement for under-fire manager Potter have been cleared up by a former Chelsea man

A report has named five candidates being considered by Chelsea to succeed Potter as a petition calling for his removal reached worrying new heights

Todd Boehly is going big in his hunt for a new Chelsea manager and reportedly wants a Champions League-winning boss to replace Graham Potter

The Brighton boss is expected to take over at Stamford Bridge, with a deal said to be close, but Paul Merson believes the Blues are picking the wrong man.

On the day he turns the big 5-0, Zidane has released an interview explaining why a move to Old Trafford has never been in his thinking

Mauricio Pochettino looks two steps closer to becoming the next manager of Man Utd after promising updates from multiple sources.

The Red Devils have been told why they will have to look away from two of their top managerial candidates

Zidane has rejected the chance to become Man Utd boss for three reasons, though the latter of those could help them land Pochettino.

With claims growing about a move to United for Zidane, a report has identified two potential flaws that could put off the Glazers.