New stakeholders, the INEOS group led by Sir Jim Radcliffe are looking to appoint Zinedine Zidane as the new manager for Manchester United, replacing Erik ten Hag, as reported by Foot Mercato.

Jim Ratcliffe, who recently acquired a 25% stake in Manchester United, intends to take control of the club's sporting department through INEOS. Ratcliffe has outlined his vision of restoring the club to the pinnacle of English football. There has been a chat about bringing in a new manager, with Jean-Claude Blanc, the INEOS chief executive, expressing admiration for Zidane. Blanc had previously attempted to recruit Zidane during his time at Paris Saint-Germain.

Zidane, the former Real Madrid manager, has been without a coaching role since 2021. Despite his hiatus, his reputation as an elite coach remains strong, highlighted by his instrumental role in Madrid's three consecutive Champions League victories. While Zidane has been linked with the French national team job, it seems he is open to returning as a club manager, given the lack of immediate opportunities with the national team.

Zidane will likely make a decision based on France's Euro 2024 performance with Bayern Munich too reportedly interested in hiring the Frenchman.