Erik ten Hag is reportedly admired by multiple top German clubs and could be handed a rapid return to management if Manchester United sack him.
His future is under scrutiny and new partial owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly sees Gareth Southgate as his top target to replace him.
Manchester United have failed to kick on following last season's third-place finish. Out of the Champions League and languishing in sixth, their only chance of silverware is the FA Cup.
The season has been marred by inconsistency but that has not deterred multiple top German clubs from being interested in him.