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Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly established contact with Zinedine Zidane as they look to replace Manchester United bound Mauricio Pochettino. Zinedine Zidane could be closer to becoming the new manager of Paris Saint-Germain. Following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the Paris Saint-Germain tactician has been hotly linked with the vacant managerial post at Old Trafford. It has been reported that the Argentine has grown weary of constant politics at the French club and the unwillingness of senior figures to bring in a more professional approach inside the dressing room. Zidane was also linked with a move to Manchester United but the former World Cup winner was never interested in the post. Instead, he wanted to wait for an opportunity to manage France or become part of a winning pr...

Zinedine Zidane not interested to replace Solskjaer at Manchester United

Manchester United dismissed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Sunday following their 4-1 thrashing at Watford.  The Norwegian boss was already under huge pressure after the Red Devils’ disappointing defeats to Liverpool and Manchester City in the Premier League.  However, Saturday’s thrashing at the hands of Watford proved to be the final straw for Solskjaer at Old Trafford.  The 48-year-old was appointed as caretaker manager in December 2018 after the dismissal of Jose Mourinho. But he was handed a long-term contract after he guided them to a series of victories.  The former Cardiff City manager led the club to a third-place finish in the 2019-20 season before securing them second spot in the league last term.  However, he has now lost his job at United after remaining in t...

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As Manchester United begins the process of identifying the correct replacement for the departing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, we take a look at the next Man Utd manager odds, provide our betting tips for the most likely successor, and detail how you can get £25 for free when wagering on the next Red Devils boss at Boylesports.  Click here to get £25 in free bets at Boylesports.com Next Man Utd Manager Odds at Boylesports Below are the up to date listed odds on the top 10 managers most likely to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United courtesy of Boylesports: Who will replace OGS at Old Trafford? Who Will Be the Next Man Utd Manager? – Sportslens Top 3 Picks As you can see from the above list at Boylesports, the timing of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sacking could not have been worse for ...

Manchester United contact Brendan Rodgers after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sacking

Manchester United have contacted Brendan Rodgers after the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as manager, according to reports.  The 48-year-old is currently managing at Leicester City but he could be convinced to leave the East Midlands side to take over at Old Trafford.  According to The Sun, United have made contact with Rodgers as they look to replace Solskjaer.  It is said that they are ready to fork out £8 million in compensation to Leicester.  Ole lost his job at Old Trafford on Sunday after remaining at the helm of affairs for nearly three years.  The Premier League club took this drastic decision after the Red Devils suffered a 4-1 thrashing at Watford last weekend. With this defeat, they have dropped to eighth in the league standings, with 12 points behind t...

Next Manchester United manager: Zinedine Zidane open to replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s future at Old Trafford is reportedly in doubt after a poor start to the season.  The Norwegian was heavily backed during the summer transfer window and he was expected to get his side challenging for the Premier League title this season. The Red Devils finished in second place last year and Solskjaer signed the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Raphael Varane and Jado Sancho in order to close the gap with the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool. Instead, the Red Devils find themselves sixth in the standings, nine points adrift of league leaders Chelsea.  Quite a few managers have been linked with the Old Trafford job recently and one of them is the former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane. The Frenchman is currently out of ...

Brendan Rodgers emerges as the favourite to become Manchester United manager if Solskjaer is sacked

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under huge pressure at Old Trafford.  Despite heavy investments in the summer transfer window, his side failed to make a good start to the 2021-22 season.  The Red Devils suffered a humiliating 5-0 defeat against Liverpool and also lost 2-0 to bitter rivals Manchester City last week.  Now according to a report from The Sun, a leading agent has been sounding out potential candidates to replace Solskjaer at United.  It is said that the Premier League giants have drawn up a four-man shortlist to take over if they fire the Norwegian boss from his position.  The list includes the names of Rodgers, Zinedine Zidane, Erik ten Hag and Antonio Conte.  Conte was reportedly keen on the United job but he didn’t want to wait fo...

Carlo Ancelotti wants Real Madrid to get rid of Gareth Bale

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti wants Gareth Bale out of the club, according to reports.  The 32-year-old returned to the Santiago Bernabeu this summer after spending the 2020-21 season at Tottenham Hotspur on loan.   The experienced winger started the first three matches in La Liga this season. However, he has since been out of the team due to a knee injury.  Now as per a report from El Nacional, Carlo Ancelotti wants to get rid of the Wales international.  It is said that the Italian boss has told the club to either sell or release the 32-year-old.  The Welshman’s current contract at the Santiago Bernabeu is set to expire in 2022, having penned a lucrative long-term deal in 2016.  Bale fell out of favour with previous manager Zinedine Zidane and he was...

Who could potentially replace Solskjaer as Manchester United manager?

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is currently under immense pressure after the 5-0 home defeat against Liverpool on Sunday. Some reports are suggesting that the Norwegian boss could be sacked as he failed to deliver results despite having some of the best players at his disposal.  Below we have listed the four most likely candidates who can become the next manager at Old Trafford if Solskjaer is dismissed.   1- Antonio Conte Antonio Conte is regarded as one of the top managers in the world. The Italian has been without a job since leaving Inter Milan at the end of last season.  Conte left the role at San Siro after leading them to the Serie A title in 11 years. He also has the distinction of winning the Premier League title when he was at the helm of affairs ...

Zinedine Zidane has no interest in becoming Manchester United manager

Latest reports are suggesting that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is on the brink of getting sacked from his position at Manchester United.  The Red Devils suffered a humiliating 5-0 defeat against Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday. Mohamed Salah completed his hat-trick while Naby Keita and Diogo Jota also contributed a goal each to claim an emphatic victory for the Reds.  The Norwegian boss is said to be under massive pressure after that embarrassing defeat that pushed United down to seventh in the league standings.    If the 48-year-old is sacked, then Zinedine Zidane is said to be one of the top candidates to replace him at Old Trafford.  However, as per Spanish publication Mondo Deportivo, the French boss is not prepared to return to management.  The 49-year-...

Antonio Conte unconvinced by Tottenham project

Antonio Conte has major doubts about becoming Tottenham’s next head coach and is inclined to turn them down, according to Sky Italy. Spurs have been in talks with the former Chelsea boss, who left Inter Milan after winning Serie A last month. But after considering the role for several days, Conte remains unconvinced Spurs are a team ready to win trophies immediately. The Italian has won five league titles in the last decade and is looking for another ‘winning project’. He is trying to understand if it is possible to bridge the gap with the top four or five Premier League teams in a short period of time – with Spurs having finished 24 points behind champions Manchester City. It is understood Spurs would not pressure him to win trophies. If the parties fail to strike a deal, Conte could also...

Eden Hazard says he will be ready in time for Euros

Eden Hazard is still having “some thigh problems” after missing much of Real Madrid’s season but “will be there when the Euros start”, he told a video press conference on Monday. The midfielder said he was “not yet at 100 percent” but added that “physically I still have to prepare myself and I obviously hope to be ready for the first game on 12 June.” Belgium, one of the favourites for the title, start Euro 2020 on June 12 against Russia in a group that also includes Denmark and Finland. Hazard arrived at the national training centre at Tubize on Monday, at the same time as most of his team-mates and, as captain, was the first to speak at the press conference. “I missed the last game with Real because of a little discomfort in my thigh. Since then I have been able to rest for a week and me...

Darren Bent: Arsenal need a manager ‘better’ than Mikel Arteta

Ex-Tottenham striker Darren Bent believes Arsenal need to appoint a ‘better’ manager than Mikel Arteta. The Gunners fan thinks his boyhood club should try and attract the likes of Zinedine Zidane, Mauricio Pochettino and Antonio Conte. Discussing the North London club on talkSPORT, Bent said: “I think we could get better if I’m honest. “I’m not quite sure about the Zidane appointment because he fell into a situation with the best players in the world and won three Champions Leagues. “Pochettino is never going to go to Arsenal because of his Spurs ties. “Conte is probably someone where you go, ‘Yeah, I wouldn’t mind him, but I think he’d end up taking a bigger job because he’s a top manager. read also:Arteta demands Arsenal improvement after missing out on Europe “He won the league in Engla...

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