Zinedine Zidane has responded to an approach from Manchester United by saying that he will be available at the end of the season. United are on the hunt for a potential replacement for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but are suffering from a lack of current options.
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Reports on Wednesday claimed the Red Devils had accepted the need to find a new manager.
However, with notable candidates unwilling to take charge mid-season, Solskjaer could keep his job until the end of the season, depending on how torrid the situation becomes.
It would allow United to draw out a succession plan and identify numerous options in the coming months.
One of those potentially interested in taking charge next summer is Zidane, despite his current availability.
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Solskjaer is currently on the brink, and despite the club's blatant desire to keep him until the end of the season, things can't afford to get worse.
The trips to Watford, Villarreal and Chelsea before hosting Arsenal are all likely to be tricky and could end hopes of a revival under Solskjaer for good.
But if United can navigate through those fixtures, an enticing run across the next few months presents an excellent opportunity to get back on track.
Perhaps the club's view on replacing Solskjaer will change if United can recover to achieve their targets this season.
But that's currently unlikely, and there will be a selection of viable managerial upgrades ready to take charge next summer.