Manchester United are considering Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti as a surprise short-term backup option.
United are eager to make a long-term appointment in the summer, with Paris Saint-Germain's Mauricio Pochettino and Ajax's Erik Ten Hag among their preferred candidates.
However, as reported by ESPN, United have a contingency plan which would involve attempting to bring in Ancelotti.
Ancelotti has a close relationship with legendary former United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, with the has been giving advice to the club's new CEO Richard Arnold.