Manchester United's sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was triggered without a long-term permanent successor available, and they are now hoping one of their preferred candidates kicks up a fuss to try and force a move.
That may yet be the case with Mauricio Pochettino, who Sportsmail understands is prepared to quit Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain and return to the Premier League immediately by joining the Old Trafford club.
The former Tottenham boss is unhappy in the French capital and is still living in a hotel nearly 12 months after he joined the club while his family remain in London.