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Louis van Gaal to Paris: Former Man Utd manager in running for return to football
LOUIS VAN GAAL is in the running to replace Unai Emery at Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.
Manchester United sacked Van Gaal in May after the Dutchman steered the club to FA Cup victory at Wembley.
Van Gaal lasted two seasons at Old Trafford but failed to rekindle the sort of success experienced under Sir Alex Ferguson.
It was thought the former Barcelona head coach would retire from the game following his payoff at Manchester United.
But French TV station TF1 claim Van Gaal could join PSG, whose current boss Emery is under pressure to get results.
According to the report, PSG’s board are already considering Emery’s position despite only employing the Spaniard in the summer.
PSG sacked Laurent Blanc at the end of last season but their precarious position in Ligue 1 could reportedly force the club to act again.
Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal could join PSG
Van Gaal (right) won the FA Cup with United last season
PSG lost 2-1 to Guingamp yesterday
The Ligue 1 champions currently sit third in the French top flight, four points off leaders Nice, who have a game in hand.
They will play Barcelona in the last-16 of the Champions League after finishing second in their group.
Roberto Mancini and Fabio Capello are also said to be in the running for the PSG post if it becomes available.