Manchester United have reportedly had contact with Massimiliano Allegri, with the Italian being sounded out as a potential replacement for Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.
Red Devils chiefs decided to keep Ten Hag at the helm over the summer despite the team finishing eighth in last season's Premier League.
The 2-1 win over Manchester City in the FA Cup final played a major role in Ten Hag being retained, and the Dutchman's contract has been extended until the summer of 2026.
The manager's long-term future at Old Trafford is far from clear, though, as the Red Devils have made an underwhelming start to the 2024-25 campaign.
Man United have only picked up seven points from their opening five league matches of the season, which has left them in 11th position in the Premier League table.
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Man United 'contact' Allegri over managerial role
The Red Devils beat Southampton 3-0 in the Premier League last weekend before putting seven unanswered goals past Barnsley in the third round of the EFL Cup on Tuesday night.
However, Man United were held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace in the league on Saturday, which made it just two wins from five matches in England's top flight this term.
According to Calciomercato, Allegri has been sounded out by the Red Devils, with initial conversations taking place with the experienced head coach.
The report claims that Man United were keen to gauge whether Allegri would be interested in becoming their new manager if Ten Hag was relieved of his duties.
The 57-year-old allegedly 'dreams' of managing in the Premier League and is holding out for another big job despite being heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.
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Would Allegri be a good appointment for Man United?
Allegri is available, as he left Juventus at the end of last season after delivering the 2023-24 Coppa Italia title.
The Italian has had two separate spells in charge of the Old Lady, winning five Serie A titles, five Coppa Italia trophies and two Italian Super Cups.
Juventus also made two Champions League finals under his guidance, and there is no question that Allegri is one of the most tactical astute managers in world football.
Allegri also knows what it takes to manage a huge European club, and he is patiently waiting for his next job, with teams from Germany and Spain also said to be keeping a close eye on his situation.
Ten Hag will now be focusing on preparing Man United for their Europa League opener against FC Twente on Wednesday night, but results and performances simply have to improve if the Dutchman is to keep hold of his job at Old Trafford.
Matt Law
