Sir Alex Ferguson encourages Manchester United to consider appointing an Italian manager next.

Reports suggest that Massimiliano Allegri, former Juventus manager, is being backed by Sir Alex Ferguson as a potential replacement for Ten Hag.

Per Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport, former Juventus manager Allegri poses a serious option.

He is said to be backed by Ferguson, but there are also other contenders for the job.

Former England boss Gareth Southgate is one, while Internazionale manager Simone Inzaghi is also a contender.