Man Utd ‘add Sevilla boss Julen Lopetegui to five-man manager shortlist’ as they ramp up hunt for next coach
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MANCHESTER UNITED have added Sevilla boss Julen Lopetegui to their shortlist of candidates for the Old Trafford dugout.
According to , Lopetegui has been included in a list of five managers that could replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after interim coach Ralf Rangnick moves up into a consultancy role in June.
The Spaniard has been enjoying a successful stint in Andalusia as he won the Europa League in 2020 and could be on course for another one this year if his team disposes of West Ham from the Last 16.
The former Real Madrid and Spain manager has also taken Sevilla to second place in the Spanish top flight this season.
However, the Red Devils are also keeping tabs on Paris Saint-Germain's Mauricio Pochettino, Ajax's Erik ten Hag, Chelsea's Thomas Tuchel and Spain's Luis Enrique.
The Manchester giants have been big fans of Pochettino's ever since his time at Tottenham.
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The Argentine poses as a favourite as he is likely to be offloaded by PSG following their Champions League elimination by Real.
But United have also turned to Tuchel, who transformed the Blues into European champions just five months after replacing Frank Lampard last year in January.
The Red Devils are looking to take advantage of the crisis that has engulfed the west Londoners after owner Roman Abramovich was hit with sanctions by the government due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The future of the club has been plunged into uncertainty as Abramovich is desperately looking to sell.
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Ten Hag saw his team crash out of Europe as well but United would face some fierce competition for his signature.
Enrique poses as the unlikliest scenario as he will lead Spain into November's World Cup in Qatar.
But the Manchester giants need a new manager to take charge this summer following a disappointing season.