Another Manchester United Managerial Favorite Drops Off the Shortlist

Italian tactician Roberto De Zerbi is reportedly no longer a primary candidate for the managerial position at Manchester United, according to “The Mirror.” De Zerbi, alongside other prominent coaches like Thomas Tuchel and Carlo Ancelotti, had been widely speculated by the English press as top contenders on the Old Trafford hierarchy's shortlist for the club's next manager. However, sources close to De Zerbi indicate that the Italian has recently slipped down the 20-time champions' list, though the reasons for this shift remain unclear.

Earlier this week, it was revealed that Manchester United had yet to contact any of their potential managerial candidates. This development is a significant boost for Carrick, who has impressed since taking interim charge in mid-January. The Red Devils are currently led by interim boss Michael Carrick, who stepped in after Ruben Amorim's dismissal in January. Other leading favorites, such as Tuchel and Ancelotti, have also been ruled out as possibilities for the Red Devils. The German has already re-signed with England, while the Italian specialist is at the helm of Brazil and is also expected to sign a new contract in the coming weeks.

Tottenham Hotspur is currently showing strong interest in the former Marseille coach, with De Zerbi now considered the absolute frontrunner to become the new Spurs manager. Reports even emerged yesterday suggesting that De Zerbi is prepared to sign a preliminary agreement with the London club, which includes a clause for its nullification should Spurs be relegated to the Championship.