Roberto De Zerbi is reportedly keen on becoming the next head coach of Manchester United.
A report over the weekend claimed the 46-year-old is highly regarded by the United hierarchy, who are impressed by his track record of producing exciting attacking football with a dominance of the ball. De Zerbi is currently out of work after he left Marseille last month after they lost 5-0 to Paris Saint-Germain and failed to progress in the Champions League.
De Zerbi would certainly come with an element of risk due to his high demands, with one of the reasons he left Brighton being the lack of support he received in the transfer window. The Italian is proven in the Premier League, though, and could be viewed as a more exciting appointment than Michael Carrick.
United insist they will not rush their decision to appoint a new head coach this summer, and here is how they could line up under De Zerbi in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
5. LB - Theo Hernandez
United need a better starting left-back and could move for Al-Hilal star Hernandez. | Getty Images
6. CM - Sandro Tonali
United must sign a proper replacement for Casemiro and De Zerbi could try to lure compatriot Tonali to Manchester. | Getty Images
7. CM - Kobbie Mainoo
Mainoo would be expected to feature heavily under any new manager next season. | Getty Images
8. CAM - Bruno Fernandes
Fernandes is still the beating heart of the United side and should start there. | Getty Images