FORMER Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi is reportedly “keen” on the Manchester United job.

The 46-year-old is currently without a club, having last month.

Bayeux FC v Olympique de Marseille - French Cup 2025/2026Roberto De Zerbi is understood to be ‘keen’ on the Man Utd jobCredit: Getty Newcastle United v Manchester United - Premier LeagueIf De Zerbi is appointed, it would be a huge blow to Michael CarrickCredit: Getty

and have been linked with a summer move for him, with both clubs seeking a permanent head coach.

Despite receiving interest from Spurs, is understood to favour the Old Trafford job.

The Telegraph claims that he is “keen on” the prospect of becoming the new Man Utd boss.

That would be a huge blow to , who has lost just one match since becoming interim Red Devils head coach in January.

Carrick suffered his first defeat against on Wednesday following goals from and Will Osula.

But United players still want the club legend to be given the job permanently.

SunSport revealed last month that with Carrick’s tactical approach and his knowledge of the game.

It is currently unclear if the Red Devils will decide to stick with the former England ace or appoint a new boss.

Alongside De Zerbi, and are among the other managers to have been linked.

Meanwhile, the Italian – who spent 20 months in charge of before leaving at the end of the 2023-24 season – has also been tipped to become the new Tottenham head coach.

Spurs currently sit 16th in the table, just one point above the relegation zone.

They last month and replaced him with , who is yet to win a match.

Despite last week, Tudor insisted that Spurs are moving in the right direction.

He explained: “Unfortunately this is the moment that we pay everything. One red card changes everything.

“I will tell you now, maybe it will sound strange, but I believe more after this game than I believed before. I saw something.

“I need to choose the right guys because the boat is going in the direction that I want to go, and needs to go, and who is in the boat can stay.

“Otherwise they can leave the boat.

“When players come back I’m sure we will have a good team and the victories will come.

“It’s not easy to accept the moment where we are now, but it is how it is.”

Tottenham Hotspur v Crystal Palace - Premier LeagueTottenham have also been linked with De Zerbi, with interim boss Igor Tudor yet to win a matchCredit: Getty