Zinedine Zidane would prefer to join Manchester United as opposed to Bayern Munich this summer, according to a new report.

• Zidane out of work and available
• Bayern to part ways with Thomas Tuchel this summer
• Erik ten Hag under pressure at Manchester United

WHAT HAPPENED?

Per L'Equipe, any potential deal to take Zidane to Germany faces significant hurdles, despite the former Real Madrid boss being heavily linked with the soon-to-be vacant post at the Allianz Arena. Bayern are said to be closing in on a deal to hire Zidane but he holds significant reservations; namely, he would like to join United.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Erik ten Hag is under significant pressure at Old Trafford and European football is not guaranteed for the club; they are currently seventh in the Premier League, but mathematically could still finish as low as 13th. As such, Zidane is said to be monitoring the situation at Old Trafford very closely.

DID YOU KNOW?

Zidane is one of the most successful managers of the modern era, winning the Champions League three seasons in a row for Real, as well as lifting La Liga twice and the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup twice. However, he has only ever managed Real.

WHAT NEXT?

It remains to be seen if Zidane will be willing to enter into a deal with Bayern before the end of the season if he is monitoring developments at United. Waiting until the summer for the Frenchman may well be a better move.