Aston Villa manager Unai Emery standing next to a Manchester United badge at Old Trafford
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery standing next to a Manchester United badge at Old Trafford
That is according to former Manchester City financial adviser Stefan Borson, who exclusively told Football Insider that he wouldn't be surprised if Man United were able to tempt him to Old Trafford.
The 55-year-old is on the verge of signing a new deal at Villa Park, one which would keep him at the club until the summer of 2029.
Borson has already suggested that the new contract is likely to see him become one of the highest-paid managers in Europe.
That would absolutely be justified based on the job he's done at Villa Park, with plenty of European giants keeping an eye on his situation.
Man United have been one of the clubs heavily linked with a move for Emery's signature, and the interest is likely to remain despite the new deal.
Unai Emery to Man United can't be ruled out
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson has refused to rule out a future move to Old Trafford for the Spaniard, with Man United too big of a club to turn down.
"He's talked about for all of the biggest jobs, even Real Madrid or Man United. He seems very happy where he is, clearly doing an amazing job," he said.
"Would he go to United in certain circumstances? It wouldn't surprise me if there were circumstances where, if he was given conditions that he was happy with, he would go to Manchester United.
"I think there are ways in which Manchester United could get him. I don't think that he's necessarily completely unable to ever move again."
Even with Michael Carrick under tremendous pressure right now, Emery moving this season is almost impossible. But in the future? That's a different story.
Who is likely to replace Michael Carrick?
Carrick is, undoubtedly, under pressure at Old Trafford, even if the blame does ultimately fall on the owners' shoulders this season.
Football Insider understands that defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday, 8 November, could bring an end to his permanent tenure already.
That would be a serious message to the United owners that Emery is the man to take charge in the future, even if it's a few seasons down the road.
Emery has proven time and time again that he has the ability to take on some of the biggest roles in Europe. But for now, he remains loyal to Villa.