Zidane wants to replace Jose Mourinho at Man Utd

Sports Desk: Zinedine Zidane has told friends that he expects to be offered the Manchester United job if Jose Mourinho is sacked.

Mourinho is facing the biggest test of his time in charge at United after a turbulent summer that has left him at odds with Old Trafford chief Ed Woodward and record signing Paul Pogba.

The 55-year-old now faces a crucial game at home to Tottenham on Monday night as he tries to prevent the current problems at United escalating into a full-blown crisis.

United have publicly backed Mourinho and played down speculation in France that Zidane could replace him.

'Why would we discuss him when there is no job available?' said a senior source earlier this week.

However, it's understood that the Old Trafford hierarchy recognise the need for a contingency plan if Mourinho's position becomes untenable.

Zidane believes he is the leading candidate to take over and has told associates that he would be very interested in managing United.

Agencies


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