Former Chelsea FLOP Manager has meet with Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe over Erig Ten Hag replacement what a move of his career

Ratcliffe had already attempted to bring Potter to Nice, where the 48-year-old is awaiting a major job chance after turning down the Sweden national team post and an offer from Stoke City.

Ten Hag led United to third place and the Carabao Cup in his debut season as manager, but the club has struggled this season.

His team is presently sixth in the Premier League, just six points behind defending champions Manchester City, but they travel to Anfield this weekend out of form and missing some key players.

In addition to Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez, and Mason Mount, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw are doubts after limping off in the defeat to Bayern.

Bruno Fernandes is also suspended and will miss the trip to Merseyside.