Sir Jim Ratcliffe has received a significant boost in his efforts to rejuvenate Manchester United, as managerial target Julen Lopetegui is reportedly considering a return to the Premier League. Lopetegui, who recently rejected an offer to manage in Saudi Arabia, achieved a 13th-placed finish with Wolverhampton Wanderers in the 2022/23 season. However, frustrations over limited transfer funds led to his departure from Wolves in August.
With Lopetegui now a free agent, there have been speculations about a potential move to Manchester United. Despite initial interest from Saudi club Al Ittihad, it appears that their attempts to secure Lopetegui have been unsuccessful. The Spanish coach is reportedly looking to return to the Premier League this season, and several teams are said to be interested, although Manchester United is not explicitly mentioned.
On November 6, it was suggested that Manchester United could offer Lopetegui the managerial position, especially as prospective new owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly harbors doubts about the current boss, Erik ten Hag. While Lopetegui was pursued by Al Ittihad, the coach seems determined to join an elite club in the Premier League rather than opting for a lucrative move to the Middle East.
Although Manchester United is not specifically named among the interested teams, negotiations with Lopetegui could be on the horizon, given the team’s struggles under Ten Hag. The club has also been linked with Zinedine Zidane and Ruben Amorim, but Zidane has expressed reservations about a move to the Premier League due to language barriers, and Amorim denies any discussions with Manchester United officials.
In other transfer news, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly discovered the price tag to sign a Brighton player, although specific details about the player are not provided.
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