Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could face the sack by Manchester United as a new boss is reportedly being lined up. According to Italian publication Tuttosport, ex-Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri is close to signing a deal at Old Trafford. Allegri left the Serie A giants earlier this year after guiding the club to a fifth straight league title.
It is said the 52-year-old will command a £6.5m a year salary. Tuttosport add Allegri is keen to get the move wrapped up within the next fortnight to allow enough time to turn the season around. Solskjaer has come under fire as United sit just two points outside of the relegation zone ahead of this weekend’s clash with league-leaders Liverpool.
Jose Mourinho was shown the exit door this side of Christmas in 2018 and it is feared Solksjaer could suffer the same fate. It is also claimed Allegri could tap into his former side to bring in January reinforcements.
Manchester United are in desperate need of more firepower after losing Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez to Inter Milan this summer.
So Allegri plans to tempt Mario Mandukic and Emre Can to leave the Allianz Stadium. Also, Allegri would want Patrice Evra to join him on his backroom staff if appointed.
Evra played for the English giants between 2006 and 2014 - winning five Premier League titles and one Champions League - and a return to Old Trafford would prove a hugely popular decision among fans.
Evra has often expressed his desire to return to Old Trafford to help the club back to the glory days after losing their dominant title within England.
Allegri - currently out of a job after stepping down as Juventus boss at the end of last season - has promised the former French left back he'll include him among his backroom team in the event of an agreement with United.
United have also been linked with Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino, who is struggling in north London.
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