Zinedine Zidane ‘prefers Man Utd to Bayern Munich with managerial move to Bundesliga giants in doubt’

ZINEDINE ZIDANE would prefer to manage Manchester United over Bayern Munich, it's claimed.

Erik ten Hag's position at Old Trafford is believed to be under threat due to an inconsistent season.

The Dutchman could leave the club at the end of the season with the Frenchman seen as a potential replacement.

French outlet report that a deal that would see Zidane replace Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich at the end of the season is close.

However, a number of hurdles need to be sorted before an appointment is sealed.

A huge hurdle, according to the report, is that that Zidane, 51, would prefer to take on the manager role at Manchester United.

It is also claimed that the language barrier between Zidane and the Germans, as well as life in Bavaria, are major obstacles.

Bayern remain "extremely keen" on hiring the former Real Madrid boss with Tuchel confirmed to be leaving in the summer.

Zidane is said to respect Bayern and appreciates that a move to the Allianz Arena could provide him the opportunity to challenge for titles immediately.

This may not be the case at the Red Devils who have been well off the pace of the Premier League's title challengers this season.

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have added that Ineos, who own 25 per cent of Manchester United and head up football operations with Sir Jim Ratcliffe at the helm, are keen on hiring Zidane as part of "a new era" at the club.

The report claims that a language barrier would also be an issue for the manager in England, however it would be less severe than in Germany.

Should Zidane make the move to Man United, then Bayern could turn to Ralf Rangnick to take over at the Allianz Arena.

Zidane has previously managed Real Madrid over two successful spells.

During his tenure, he led the club to two LaLiga titles and three Champions League triumphs.

He has been out of club management since leaving the Spanish giants in 2021.

Former Brighton and Hove Albion and Chelsea manager Graham Potter has also been linked with Man United.

Club legend Dwight Yorke, however, would prefer Zidane to take over and believes that Potter would be "eaten alive".

Man United have also been tipped with an interest in Bologna's Thiago Motta.

The Italian made waves in the football coaching scene when he announced his philosophy to be a 2-7-2.