The next head coach of this Premier League team is anticipated to be Zinedine Zidane, the ex-manager of Real Madrid.

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly has ambitions to bring in former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane to lead the club amid growing uncertainty surrounding Erik ten Hag’s future.

Following Manchester United’s recent 2-1 defeat to Fulham, their 10th loss in the Premier League this season, pressure has mounted on Ten Hag, with criticism mounting over the team’s style of play under his management.

Football pundit Gary Neville has voiced doubts about Ten Hag’s tenure, suggesting that decisions may already be in motion behind the scenes by co-owners Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford.

While Julian Nagelsmann and Roberto De Zerbi have been mentioned as potential candidates, reports suggest that Sir Jim Ratcliffe is prioritizing the appointment of Zinedine Zidane.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly keen to restore Manchester United’s prominence in English and European football and sees Zidane as the ideal candidate for this task. However, this aspiration casts further doubt on Erik ten Hag’s future, as Ratcliffe has not publicly backed the current manager.

Zidane’s potential appointment signifies a shift in the club’s approach, with the influence of Jean-Claude Blanc, who previously tried to recruit Zidane for Paris Saint-Germain, highlighting the seriousness of United’s pursuit.

Zidane’s stellar playing career and managerial success at Real Madrid, which includes multiple La Liga and UEFA Champions League titles, establish him as one of football’s most accomplished figures.