Blanc admits to talks over Man Utd managerial post after Moyes debacle

The World Cup winner, who took in a spell at Old Trafford during his playing days, briefly discussed a return to England while in charge of PSG

Laurent Blanc has revealed that he held talks with Manchester United about becoming the club’s manager following the dismissal of David Moyes in 2014.

The Red Devils were in the market for a proven coach at the very highest level after abandoning an experiment with the man chosen to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson.

Moyes lasted a matter of months in that role, with United enduring a humbling fall from grace under his guidance.

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