Manchester United sound out Roberto De Zerbi about becoming new manager

De Zerbi’s attractive possession-based style of play and the 44-year-old’s feat of qualifying Brighton for European football last year for the first time in the club’s history have impressed Jim Ratcliffe.

THIS WAY TO THE EXIT: Roberto De Zerbi could replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United. Photo credit: Steven Paston/PA Wire.

Roberto De Zerbi has been sounded out as a potential replacement for Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager.

De Zerbi’s attractive possession-based style of play and the 44-year-old’s feat of qualifying Brighton for European football last year for the first time in the club’s history have impressed Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who controls football operations at United having purchased a 27.7% stake in the club last year.