Thomas Tuchel is the new frontrunner to take over at Manchester United should they decide to part ways with Erik ten Hag at the end of the season.
Ten Hag is under increasing pressure at Old Trafford, with United eighth in the Premier League and unlikely to qualify for Europe unless they improbably defeat Man City in the FA Cup final.
United sources insist the Ineos Group are yet to make a decision on the managerial situation, but the feeling is that Ten Hag is now increasingly likely to lose his job based on the manner of the club's recent performances.
Tuchel will be out of a job himself at the end of the campaign, with Bayern Munich deciding to part ways with the German manager after their own trophyless season, and he is the most compelling candidate to takeover at Old Trafford if the managerial vacancy appears.
It has led to a lot of speculation about how the United side could look next season and if Tuchel were to take charge, then we could expect to see his influence on the squad straight away.
While this line up is all hypothetical and would rely on selling a lot of players too, it is certainly one that would have a lot of supporters on side...
1. GK - Andre Onana
The Cameroonian did not cover himself in glory against Crystal Palace, but then nobody did. A new goalkeeper is not a priority this summer and he should keep his starting place. | Manchester United via Getty Images Photo: Manchester United via Getty Images
2. RB - Jeremie Frimpong
United are aiming to add a full-back to their squad this summer and Jeremie Frimpong is the dream addition. Tuchel will have seen his quality first hand this season and would no doubt love to convince him to join him at Old Trafford. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: AFP via Getty Images
3. CB - Matthijs De Ligt
The Dutchman has been linked with a move away from Bayern Munich this summer and United are in the market for two centre-backs. He knows Tuchel well from their time together in Germany. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
4. CB - Lisandro Martinez
It can't be underestimated just how much United have missed Martinez this season. If he can stay fit, then he is still one of the very best in the Premier League. | Manchester United via Getty Images Photo: Manchester United via Getty Images