Manchester United have reportedly made contact with a top European manager amid rumours Erik ten Hag will be sacked at the end of the season.
According to the Mirror, new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has spoken to Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel about the possibility of replacing the Dutchman.
The German tactician is leaving the Bavarians at the end of the current campaign, despite the club having made it to the semi-final stage of the UEFA Champions League this term.
It is said Tuchel holds an interest in the United job, which is expected to be left vacant by Ten Hag regardless of whether or not the Red Devils win the FA Cup.
The ex-Ajax Amsterdam manager has been heavily criticised for United's underwhelming form throughout this campaign, with their performance against Coventry City this past weekend the latest in a string of poor showings.
In that match, the 20-time English champions surrendered a three-goal lead to the EFL Championship side, who were eventually beaten by United in a penalty shootout.
The report also states that Ratcliffe is an admirer of Tuchel, who won the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea in 2021 and has won league titles in Germany and France.
