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Fabrizio Romano has issued an update on Manchester United's 'dream' managerial appointment | YouTube
Man Utd plan to appoint a permanent head coach at the end of the season.
Manchester United might not have many top candidates left for the permanent head coach role at the end of the season.
Michael Carrick is considered the current favourite to land the United job this summer, though club sources insist they are still undergoing a thorough hiring process and will not be swayed by emotion when it comes to their final decision. United are on the brink of Champions League qualification under the former midfielder, who is a popular figure among the first-team dressing room.
United have already missed out on Thomas Tuchel after he penned a contract extension with England, while Carlo Ancelotti is expected to sign a new deal with Brazil. Julian Nagelsmann is contracted to Germany for another two years and it looks like Luis Enrique is abiut to sign a new lucrative deal with Paris Saint-Germain as well.
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Luis Enrique 'dream' Manchester United manager
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique is reportedly viewed as the 'dream' option to lead Manchester United by one 'big' figure at Old Trafford. Speaking about Enrique's situation in his latest YouTube video, notorious transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano revealed United's long-term interest in the head coach, but revealed he is expected to sign a new deal in the French capital.
"What I can say is that Paris Saint-Germain remain absolutely optimistic. Nothing has been signed yet, but Paris Saint-Germain remain absolutely optimistic, as they've always been. So Luis Enrique is advancing in these conversations with Paris Saint-Germain over a new contract for the next year. So until 2030 the conversation is very positive.
"The reality on Luis Enrique and Manchester United is that, let me say, there is someone internally at Manchester United who is a big, big fan and dreams of Luis Enrique as Manchester United manager one day.
"But at the moment, the focus of Luis Enrique is on negotiating this new contract with Paris Saint-Germain and on the pitch."
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