Reports suggest Zinedine Zidane is interested in becoming Manchester United’s manager and aims to make a 25-year-old defender his first signing at Old Trafford in the upcoming January transfer window.

Zinedine Zidane is reportedly open to taking over as Manchester United’s manager and has identified a 25-year-old defender as his top target for the club’s first signing in the January transfer window.

Manchester United fans will be excited to hear that former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is reportedly open to replacing Erik ten Hag if he is sacked midseason. According to Football365, the three-time Champions League-winning coach has shown interest in joining the Red Devils.

Ten Hag is under heavy pressure to retain his job after United’s poor start to the Premier League season, with the club currently sitting in 14th place. Many reports suggest Ten Hag will remain in charge at least until the January transfer window, when the club’s owners will assess the direction of the season. If Zidane does step in, it could be a positive development for United supporters.

Zidane has also reportedly shown interest in signing Barcelona’s 25-year-old defender Jules Kounde, who has greatly impressed the Frenchman.

United’s Premier League Struggles
Currently in a slump, Manchester United entered the international break following a goalless draw with Aston Villa. They sit 14th in the league table with only eight points and have managed to score just five goals under Ten Hag this season.

The Red Devils face a packed schedule after the break, with matches against Brentford, Fenerbahce, West Ham, and Leicester City within 11 days. This period will test the team’s endurance. Ten Hag held onto his position last season after defeating Manchester City in the FA Cup final, earning a one-year extension from owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. However, this season, he has struggled to find answers, with his players repeatedly underperforming, making his future at the club uncertain.