Manchester United are shopping for a permanent manager to take charge of the club at the end of the season
Luis Enrique is believed to have emerged as a shock contender for the role, despite the ex-Barca boss being attached to the Spain job
PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino and Ajax's Erik ten Hag are the other candidates who have been linked with the Old Trafford role

Luis Enrique has emerged as a real contender for the vacant Man United managerial job.

The Red Devils are hunting for a new manager who will take charge at the end of the season when interim boss Ralf Rangnick steps down.

Head coach Luis Enrique of Spain directs his player during the international friendly match between Spain and Albania at RCDE Stadium. Photo by David Ramos.
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Paris Saint-Germain Mauricio Pochettino and his Ajax counterpart Erik ten Hag have widely been backed for the role, with the latter believed to be a frontrunner.

Luis Enrique backed as frontrunner

However, Express UK reports Enrique is now a genuine contender for the role despite his current attachment with the Spain national team.

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According to the publication, United chiefs are considering their options as they look to hire a permanent manager this summer.

Whereas Ten Hag has been tipped as a frontrunner in recent weeks, Daily Mail claims Enrique has courted admirers at United as well.

It is understood a move for the Spaniard will be cheaper as the Red Devils would not have to pay ‘top dollar’ to land his services.

Luis Enrique's managerial career

The 51-year-old started his managerial career with Barca's youth team before taking charge of Italian giants Roma.

After a year with the Serie A side, the tactician took charge of Celta Vigo before Barcelona hired him for the top job in 2014.

He would later take a break from football management before he made a return with the Spain national team in 2017.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported Wayne Rooney has detailed his dream of managing Man United at one point in his managerial career.

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Rooney is currently attached to crisis-ridden Derby County who he hopes to help avoid relegation at the end of the season.

According to the former England international, his decision to go into football management was influenced by his undying desire to coach Man United.

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