Manchester United have contacted former France manager Didier Deschamps in recent days, according to French outlet Foot Mercato.
Man United could part ways with Michael Carrick if the results do not improve, and Deschamps has emerged as a managerial target for the Red Devils.
The 58-year-old is looking for the right opportunity after leaving the French national team after 14 years in the summer.
Deschamps won the World Cup with France in 2018 and also took them to the final in 2022.
He also has experience at club level having managed the likes of Marseille, Juventus and AS Monaco.
The Man United managerial target could be open to moving to the Premier League, but joining the Old Trafford club is not particularly appealing to him right now.
However, nothing has been ruled out and it is unknown whether further talks will take place between him and the Red Devils.
Tuesday’s 3-2 comeback victory over AS Roma in the Champions League handed Carrick a reprieve following a run of eight games without a win.
However, he needs another win on Sunday when Aston Villa visit the Theatre of Dreams to be guaranteed of holding on to his job heading into the international break.
Villa manager Unai Emery is also a name on Man United’s wishlist, but the Spaniard is expected to sign a new contract and commit his future to the Midlands club.
Deschamps has no experience managing in the Premier League, but he spent 1999-2000 with Chelsea during his playing days.
He won the French League Cup with Monaco and also led them to the Champions League final, while he won the Ligue 1 title, three French League Cups and one French Super Cup with Marseille.