My dream Manchester United manager has two things Erik ten Hag doesn't

Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha believes Zinedine Zidane would be the ideal candidate to replace Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford this summer.

Ten Hag is currently facing a lot of pressure after a poor second season at United. The Reds crashed out of the Champions League and Carabao Cup early and have struggled in the Premier League too.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is understood to be unconvinced by Ten Hag and is open to replacing him as he tries to change United's fortunes. If he was to sack the Dutchman, Saha knows exactly who he would like to see come in to take on the challenge.

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He told OLBG: "Zinedine Zidane has the character and charisma to manage Manchester United. What he represents for football, for footballers... I'm sure that if he goes to any club, he would have the same impact.

"But obviously, I need to see this impact at Manchester United. I hope that can be Erik ten Hag, who brings major trophies back to United, but that’s not what I see at the moment.

"Zidane is the manager I would dream of having at Manchester United for obvious reasons, he would do well and he’s motivated to come back into football and I think it will be difficult for him to stay out for another year. So let's see what happens, but his impact at United would be huge because a lot of players would see him as an inspiration, a motivation to excel and not just accept the standard they are currently at.

"They seem to have an approach that just isn’t like something Zidane would have. Too many players at United tend to drop their level and fail to have consistency when you need to have 10 players obsessed about getting them back to the very top to be successful.

"Some days it can be down to personal drama but United need to figure out a way to get their players to represent the club. Look at Zidane, he was the most talented player in the world for 10 years but was a really hard worker and never complained.

"He never asked his managers for anything. He was one of the best professionals in the world and had so much passion.

"Having all that potential and technique, fans might not know how hard he worked but he dedicated his life to football. His charisma and what he represents as a player and now a manager, I think he would be a step-up."