Thomas Tuchel: Man United consider replacing struggling Solskjaer with PSG boss

Manchester United are reportedly plotting a move to replace current boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with Paris Saint-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hasn’t made the best start to this season, and has generally suffered very poor results since he was handed a permanent contract by the Red Devils following his superb start as caretaker boss.

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The Norwegian tactician is still struggling to make desired impact at Old Trafford this term, and has not fared better since he was handed a permanent deal by Man United after his decent start as caretaker manager.

Latest report on Le10Sport cited by Sport Witness suggests that Tuchel, who has not excelled as expected at the Parc des Princes, is now likely to replace the Norwegian at the Theater of Dreams.

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Interestingly, the ex-Borussia Dortmund manager, who is ranked among the best managers in world football, reportedly needs an excellent performance in the Champions League to keep his job at PSG.

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Club chiefs are more interested in excelling in Europe than with domestic success.

However, the report submitted that the German manager is a better option than Solskjaer, who lacks experience to excel at United.

The Norwegian has previous experience at club Molde and an unsuccessful stint at Cardiff City.

Meanwhile, Tuchel is also reportedly on the radar of Barcelona, who are plotting ending Ernesto Valverde’s reign at the Nou Camp.

TUKO.co.ke reported earlier Manchester United are set to make a return to Europa League after failing to seal a Champions League slot in the 2018/19 campaign.

United finished sixth last season, behind Man City, Liverpool, Tottenham and Chelsea who completed a top four finish.

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