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.
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9. RW - Bryan Mbeumo
Mbeumo is an excellent addition to the squad and works well in the forward line under De Zerbi. | Getty Images
10. LW - Jesús Rodríguez
United would need a more natural left winger under De Zerbi and could sign Rodríguez from Como. | Getty Images
11. ST - Benjamin Sesko
Sesko would be the obvious choice to lead the attack for United next season. | Getty Images