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Brighton and Hove Albion have a contingency plan in place, ought to their supervisor Roberto De Zerbi go away on the finish of the season.
The Italian coach has labored wonders on the Amex stadium, as his facet at the moment sit seventh within the Premier League and put together for an thrilling contest in opposition to Roma within the final 16 of the Europa League.
The previous Shakhtar Donetsk’s supervisor has even been labelled as “one of the vital influential managers within the final 20 years” in keeping with Manchester Metropolis supervisor Pep Guardiola.
As such, the Italian has been touted for a prime job sooner or later and that is the place Manchester United come into the image.
Present United coach, Erik ten Hag, has seen an upturn in his facet’s fortunes as they’ve received seven, drawn one and misplaced certainly one of their 9 matches in 2024.
Nonetheless, a crushing defeat at residence to Fulham final weekend and the final lack of identifiable enjoying model has left the coach’s job susceptible as his facet sit eight factors off Aston Villa in fourth.
De Zerbi has been not too long ago linked to the United job ought to Ten Hag be relieved off his duties in the summertime or earlier.
It has been reported that the Italian coach has impressed Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS and he could be of curiosity ought to they resolve to half methods with Ten Hag.
Soccer Insider have added an additional layer to the story by reporting that “Brighton are prepared to interchange De Zerbi if Liverpool or Man United meet his £10m launch clause”.
The 44 12 months outdated’s contract runs out in 2026 and he has already spoken of his want to handle on the very highest degree.
The web site explains that “Brighton have drawn up plans for the occasion of De Zerbi’s departure and can make a fast appointment as their much-admired mission continues”.
It has additionally been relayed right here previously that the Seagulls wouldn’t stand in the way in which of their supervisor leaving to a historically greater membership.
Nonetheless, it’s not at all a foregone conclusion that Erik ten Hag will likely be sacked. Have been the workforce to win the FA Cup and/or qualify for the Champions League, which may very well be potential in fifth place this 12 months, the supervisor would probably keep.
Moreover, even when Ten Hag does go away, United could be desirous about different options.
A latest report highlighted that the Pink Devils had drawn up a shortlist of Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte alongside De Zerbi to take up the reins at Outdated Trafford.
