Manchester United sound out Roberto De Zerbi about becoming

Italian’s success at Brighton has impressed Sir Jim RatcliffeErik ten Hag likely to be sacked despite FA Cup success

Roberto De Zerbi has been sounded out as a potential replacement for Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager.

De Zerbi’s attractive possession-based style of play and the 44-year-old’s feat of qualifying Brighton for European football last year for the first time in the club’s history have impressed Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who controls football operations at United having purchased a 27.7% stake in the club last year.