Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could face the sack by Manchester United as a new boss is reportedly being lined up.
Italian publication Tuttosport claim ex-Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri is close to signing a deal at Old Trafford.
Allegri left the Serie A giants earlier this year after guiding the club to a fifth straight league title.
It is said the 52-year-old will command a £6.5m a year salary.
Tuttosport add Allegri is keen to get the move wrapped up within the next fortnight to allow enough time to turn the season around.
Solskjaer has come under fire as United sit just two points outside of the relegation zone ahead of this weekend’s clash with league-leaders Liverpool.
Jose Mourinho was shown the exit door this side of Christmas in 2018 and it is feared Solksjaer could suffer the same fate.
It is also claimed Allegri could tap into his former side to bring in January reinforcements.
United are in desperate need of more firepower after losing Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez to Inter Milan this summer.
So Allegri plans to tempt Mario Mandukic and Emre Can to leave the Allianz Stadium.
United have also been linked with Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino, who is struggling in north London.
And Tuttosport says Allegri would be open to replacing the Argentine should Pochettino move to Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, the Daily Mail report Allegri has made a promise to former defender Patrice Evra that he will be involved the backroom team should he replace Solskjaer.
Evra won five Premier League title during his eight years at Untied.
The appointment would provide a much needed boost amongst the north west club’s fans.
