A jaw-dropping managerial merry-go-round could take place as a result of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sacking at Man Utd. Recent rumors suggest that the Red Devils could prise Mauricio Pochettino away from PSG to take up at the helm at Old Trafford, and as a result, the Ligue 1 giants have reportedly made contact with none other than Zinedine Zidane.
This is according to ESPN, with the well-known news outlet claiming that contact has been made as a cautionary measure should their current Argentine boss walk out on the Parc des Princes. Pochettino is yet to inform the Parisiens board of his desire to leave, nor has he begun conversations with the Red Devils. However, there are understandable reasons for PSG's move.
ESPN's Mark Ogden claims that the Argentine remains unsettled in Paris and could thus be tempted by a return to England, where his family currently reside. Then there are the reasons as to why the Ligue 1 leaders are keen on Zizou.
Firstly, the iconic Frenchman is a free agent, having left Real Madrid last summer, and would thus be a convenient acquisition. Furthermore, PSG believe than the former Blancos boss' man management and "pragmatic approach" would best complement the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Neymar, who, despite all their talent, need covering due to their lack of defensive contributions.
Sources have informed ESPN that Zidane would be keen on joining the French top-flight giants should the job become vacant. Whether that will happen remains unknown, but the fact that contact has been made with the World Cup winner, who led Real Madrid to three consecutive UEFA Champions League title, is an interesting development nonetheless.
Pochettino is currently in Manchester, but not for negotiations with Man United. PSG are gearing up for a highly-anticipated European clash with Man City on Wednesday, with Messi and Co. heading to the Etihad Stadium for this affair. The visitors emerged triumphant when they locked horns with the English giants earlier this season, beating the Premier League champions 2-0 at the Parc des Princes, meaning the Cityzens will be out for revenge in this rematch.
