Manchester United are reportedly back in contact with former Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel, as Erik ten Hag continues to come under increased scrutiny.United have endured an

The favourite to be the next permanent Man Utd boss is current coach and former player Ruud van Nistelrooy. The Dutchman joined ten Hag’s coaching staff in the summer having previously managed PSV Eindhoven and is being touted as the most likely replacement for ten Hag should he depart.

Manchester United are suffering a centre-back crisis despite signing two players in that position in the summer - and one of their new men could help