Former Sir Alex Ferguson No.2 Set for Old Trafford Return as Man United Coach

• Former Sir Alex Ferguson assistant Steve McLaren has been backed to land a coaching role at the club
• McLaren is expected to form part of Eric ten Hag's backroom staff, with the Ajax boss said to be a strong favourite for the Man United job
• The two have previously worked together, with Ten Hag deputising McLaren at FC Twente in a successful tenure that saw them win the league in 2010

Former Sir Alex Ferguson No.2 Steve McLaren is reportedly in line to make a sensational return to Manchester United as a coach.

It is believed United are keen on hiring McLaren to assist Erik ten Hag who is believed to be a frontrunner for the Man United managerial role.

The Ajax boss is said to have been interviewed for the Old Trafford job as United continues their hunt for a permanent manager to take charge at the end of the season.

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Steve McLaren's chemistry with Eric ten Hag

According to The Guardian, United are keen to reunite McLaren and Ten Hag at Old Trafford after the duo previously struck a formidable partnership.

The two managed Dutch club FC Twente together, with Ten Hag deputising McLaren at the time as they went on to steer the side to league success in 2010.

However, a move for the pair to the Theatre of Dreams will see roles reversed, with McLaren deputising Ten Hag this time.

It is believed the decision to recruit McLaren into Ten Hag's backroom staff is aimed at making up for the Ajax manager's lack of Premier League experience.

Steve McLaren speaks highly of Eric ten Hag

McLaren has previously spoken highly of Ten Hag, praising his ability to think quickly during matches.

"His great strength lies not just in his attention to detail and organisation," The Sun quoted McLaren saying.

"He has a clear philosophy of how he wants to play football, the environment he wants to create," the tactician added.