Antonio Conte was in talks to replace Jose Mourinho at Tottenham. (Image: GETTY)
Conte has since revealed why he decided against a switch to his former club, Chelsea's city rivals.
Speaking in June, he explained that despite his enjoyment of challenges, he wasn't convinced by the project at Spurs.
He told Gazzetta dello Sport: "Generally, I like challenges, and I've accepted many of them during my career.
"Even the top clubs I coached were never the favourites when I arrived. However, if there's something that doesn't convince me I prefer not to accept, regardless of the money."
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He likes Raphael Varane, Alex Telles, Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo, Anthony Martial, Jadon Sancho, Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford.
There would be a significant change from the Solskjaer era if Conte was to take his place at the helm.
Many hold concerns over the Italian's potential arrival because of his massively contrasting attitude and persona to Solskjaer's.
But that could be exactly what United need to get the best out of the club's incredible squad.
Saturday's game between Tottenham and United will make for great viewing, with both sides' bosses under severe pressure to deliver.