Manchester Evening News claims that the former England international wants to take over from Louis Van Gaal, but will not approach the English giants for the top job. The Dutch tactician has been registering a series of poor results, most recently back-to-back losses to Sunderland and the little-known Mitjylland in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.
WATCH: Van Gaal's view after Thursday's loss to the Danish side
The Europa League match was one of Man United’s few realistic chances of booking a slot in next season’s Champions League action, but they have already started the campaign on a wrong footing following a disappointing 2-1 loss at the MCH Arena.
'Louis van Gaal blames Paul Scholes for influencing Manchester United fans.'
— Manchester United (@ManUnitedWorld) February 12, 2016
He's only said what the majority of fans are thinking...
LVG is under pressure to quit the Old Trafford job and Scholes, 41, is widely seen as one of his possible replacements, according to the online publication. The Red Devils have also been linked with a move for former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, but there is the issue of club identity.
Some supporters of the English side are worried that if they hire Mourinho, the likes of Ryan Giggs could leave, therefore marking the end of Sir Alex Ferguson’s influence at the club. Giggs was an instrumental player for the legendary manager and his presence as the assistant coach was meant to preserve Ferguson’s legacy. With Gigg’s hands seemingly handcuffed during Van Gaal’s reign, Paul Scholes, a vocal critic of the former Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona boss, could be the key to freedom.
The Red Devils face their bitter rivals Arsenal at Old Trafford in their next Premier League fixture, a match that they have to win in order to redeem their already-tarnished image.
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