According to Prominent Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano Manchester United have reached out to secure ‘one of the best coaches in the world.’ as their current Manager Erik Ten Hag has stayed inconsistent making the Board question if it’s best for him to continue at Old Trafford or move on towards another another team .
Manchester United are reportedly considering Massimiliano Allegri as a potential replacement for Erik ten Hag if they decide to make a managerial change, according to **Calciomercato**.
Although the club has publicly shown its support for Ten Hag, extending his contract earlier this year, there are suggestions that United may be quietly exploring Allegri’s interest in the role.
The report indicates that informal discussions between Allegri and the club have taken place in private.
Allegri, who parted ways with Juventus after the previous season, is contemplating his next career move and has already turned down a lucrative offer from the Saudi Pro League.
Juventus dismissed the 57-year-old coach following the Coppa Italia final, where he was ejected for sarcastically applauding a referee’s call and later clashed with journalists.
**Man United Reportedly Eyeing Allegri**
Erik ten Hag is facing mounting pressure due to Manchester United’s sluggish start to the season.
Despite being regarded as “one of the best coaches globally,” Allegri’s return to Juventus didn’t live up to expectations, with the Italian Cup being his only trophy during his two-year comeback.
Allegri initially took charge of Juventus in 2014, leading the team to five consecutive Serie A titles, four Italian Cups, and two Champions League finals. He departed the club in 2019 by mutual agreement and stayed away from management for two years before his return in 2021.
**Massimiliano Allegri’s Juventus Managerial Stats (2014-2024)**
– Matches: 420
– Wins: 271
– Draws: 75
– Losses: 74
– Goals scored/conceded: 747 / 348
– Points per match: 2.11
Earlier this year, Allegri was briefly mentioned in connection with the Manchester United job, but the board reaffirmed their support for Erik ten Hag.
Now in his third season at United, Ten Hag has received backing from the club’s CEO, Omar Berrada, and sporting director Dan Ashworth, both of whom were appointed by INEOS this summer. Berrada stated:
“Do we still believe in Erik? Absolutely. We consider him the right coach for the club, and we stand by him.”
**Man Utd Monitoring Oscar Gloukh**
Touted as a future replacement for Bruno Fernandes.
Manchester United is reportedly keeping tabs on RB Salzburg’s 20-year-old midfielder Oscar Gloukh, viewed as a potential long-term successor to Bruno Fernandes, as per journalist Christoph Michel.
The Israeli playmaker enjoyed a standout season in the Austrian Bundesliga, recording seven goals and 15 assists across 29 matches. Gloukh, who moved to Salzburg from Maccabi Tel Aviv in January 2021, still has three years remaining on his current contract.
Last year, Gloukh attracted interest from several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool, due to his impressive performances.
