BREAKING NEWS: confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, ” Manchester United are reportedly reached an agreement and ready to unveil a UEFA Champions League-winning manager as their new head coach, in what is being described as a “bold” decision. He is highly-regarded in the football world, and is believed to be the perfect fit for the Red Devils. It is thought that the announcement of the new coach will be made in the coming days, and Man Utd fans are excited by the news. Manchester United Ready to Unveil UEFA Champions League-Winning Manager as New Head Coach – Bold Decision Taken”.

A surprising new candidate has emerged as a potential replacement for the beleaguered Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag. Thiago Motta, who has guided Bologna to a spot in the Champions League positions in Serie A this season, finds himself in the spotlight. Despite competing against more established teams like Roma and Napoli, Motta’s Bologna sits comfortably with 51 points. Standout performers such as Joshua Zirkzee and captain Lewis Ferguson have garnered attention from bigger clubs due to their impressive performances in the Italian league.

Zirkzee, the team’s leading scorer at 22 years old, has a buyback option from Bayern Munich, with reports suggesting Bayern’s interest in activating it this summer. Ferguson, on the other hand, has previously been linked with Juventus and Napoli, and recent rumors have reignited those speculations.

Motta, a 41-year-old former Italy international midfielder born in Brazil, made his mark at clubs like Barcelona, Inter, and PSG before transitioning into coaching roles with Genoa, Spezia, and now Bologna.

According to reports, Motta’s name has surfaced as a potential candidate for managerial positions at several top clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, Juventus, AC Milan, and now Manchester United.

The emergence of Motta as a contender for the Manchester United managerial role has been discussed internally at Old Trafford, reportedly by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS staff. Ratcliffe, who acquired a 27.7% stake in the club in December, has been actively restructuring the football department. Notable appointments include Omar Berrada as CEO, Sir David Brailsford joining the ranks, and the imminent announcement of Dan Ashworth as the new sporting director. This restructuring has led to uncertainties surrounding Erik ten Hag, who was appointed under the previous regime.

Despite ten Hag’s commendable win ratio and guiding the team back to the Champions League last season while winning the Carabao Cup, the current season has been disappointing. Manchester United’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League are slim, and they have suffered 11 league defeats in 27 matches, including a recent heavy defeat against City.

Criticism has also been directed at ten Hag’s transfer decisions, with players like Antony, Andre Onana, and Sofyan Amrabat failing to make a significant impact. Additionally, there have been reports of tension between ten Hag and Jadon Sancho, a £73 million asset currently on loan at Borussia Dortmund.

As a result, there’s been speculation about potential replacements for ten Hag, including Graham Potter, who has a connection with Ashworth from their time at Brighton, and Simone Inzaghi of Inter. Another intriguing option is Zinedine Zidane, although his availability remains uncertain.

Motta represents a less conventional choice, but his success in the Italian league this season has garnered attention. It’s unlikely that Manchester United will part ways with ten Hag before the end of the season, especially with the club still in contention for European football. However, his future at the club will undoubtedly come under scrutiny at the end of the campaign.