3 manager who could replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was appointed as the permanent manager of Manchester United back in March after winning 14 of his first 19 games in charge. However, he's had a nightmare of sorts at the Theatre of Dreams ever since and the Red Devils have only won four of their last 17 games in the Premier League.

They are currently sitting 12th on the table- just two points off the relegation places having won just two of their last eight games. The 1-0 loss to Newcastle United has left the Norwegian under immense pressure and if results don't go their way soon, there is a huge possibility that he might be forced out of his 'dream' job.

A defeat to arch-rivals Liverpool after the international break could leave Manchester United in the relegation zone and will be the final nail in the coffin for the Norwegian tactician.

Here, we delve deeper into three candidates who could replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the manager of Manchester United.

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#3 Laurent Blanc

When Jose Mourinho was fired back in December, Laurent Blanc's name was on the list to replace the Portuguese as the interim manager. His name could once again be on the shortlist of managers if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is relieved from his duties soon.

The 53-year-old is well aware of the 'United way', having spent two seasons under Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford and won the Premier League in 2003 with the Red Devils.

The Frenchman enjoyed his time as the Paris Saint-Germain coach, winning 11 trophies in his three year tenure with the Parisians. Moreover, he also holds experience of managing big egos like Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Edinson Cavani.

If someone can handle Zlatan, dealing with players like Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and David de Gea shouldn't be a problem for that person. Blanc could be the perfect replacement for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, especially if the Manchester United hierarchy is considering a short-term solution to see out the season.

#2 Massimiliano Allegri

Massimiliano Allegri left Juventus in the summer after five successful years in charge of the Bianconeri and is on the radar of Manchester United to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The 52-year-old won 11 trophies during his time at Juventus and is considered one of the best in the business.

Allegri is lauded for his versatility and how he sets up his side in varying systems to successfully adapt and deal with the opposition, something Manchester United are currently lacking under Solskjaer.

Moreover, he possesses incredible man-management skill having coached some of the biggest players in the world. Allegri transformed Paul Pogba into a world-class player he is at the moment and his arrival could be the catalyst to bring out the best of Pogba at Manchester United.

Taking over a massive rebuild might be a risk Allegri is not prepared to take at the moment, however, the Italian tactician must be keen on challenging himself in a new league outside Italy and the lure of managing a club as big as Manchester United might be an offer he could find hard to refuse.

#1 Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino has always been a top priority target for Manchester United for a while now. The Argentine was one of the favourites to take over the reins of Manchester United before Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was appointed as the permanent manager.

There was a feeling among the Manchester United hierarchy that it would be extremely difficult to lure Pochettino away from Tottenham, especially after the 47-year-old carried Spurs to the UEFA Champions League final.

However, things haven't gone as planned in North London and they are struggling for form at the moment. If the tide doesn't turn in Pochettino's favour soon, he could lose his job at Spurs. This could be a perfect time for the Red Devils to pounce on one of the most vibrant managers in the league and who could perfectly fit their rebuilding model.

The Argentine tactician is known for building a squad from scratch and improving the players at his disposal, something Manchester United are in dire need of. Moreover, his brand of football is pleasing on the eye and his arrival will excite many Manchester United faithful who have become disenchanted with their style of football.