Manchester United to target Zinedine Zidane if Jose Mourinho departs
What's the story
Premier League giants Manchester United would target to onboard former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane, if current boss Jose Mourinho decides to part ways. A report in The Sun states that the English club have made Zidane as their number one priority as there is fear looming that Mourinho may not serve his remaining two-year contract.
Issues
Jose's issues during pre-season worry United
Jose is in his third season with Manchester United and has a contract until 2020. Previously, he has been a victim of 'third year syndrome' and there is a thought that the same could haunt him here at Old Trafford. The issue has already started with Mourinho being frustrated ahead of the new Premier League season. Things are looking edgy currently.
Jose
The issues for Jose so far
Mourinho has been complaining a lot and is unhappy at the moment. He criticized skipper Antonio Valencia for holidaying too much. Then there was the jibe at the squad, where he claimed he doesn't have his main team. There is growing concern over lack of signing in the summer. Further, problems have aroused regarding the situation of an 'unhappy' Anthony Martial.
Jose
Could he leave United?
This is a major season for Jose as far as his future at the club is concerned. He has to make the big signings perform consistently and also not lose the dressing room. His current behavior is said to have stunned the board and the players alike. If United fail to win a trophy or fall short, then Jose could depart United in 2019.
Zidane
How Zidane has become the next big thing?
The legendary Frenchman helped Real win three successive Champions League titles and also won one La Liga with Los Blancos. Having said that, Zidane is currently on a sabbatical and United will be trying to lure him to England if the Portuguese bids adieu. With a personality as strong as him, United know that they cannot get a better manager to replace Jose.
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Our view: Will Zidane come to Manchester?
Zidane could be tempted to come to United knowing that he can make a difference and get them back to the top. The club have improved under Jose and Zidane knows this will be a challenge which he can relish post his success at Real.