Should Manchester United decide to part ways with Ole Solskjaer, Wolves boss Nuno Santo will be among the potential replacements, claims Kevin Doyle.
Day by day, the pressure continues to pile up on United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
An inconsistent start to the 2020-21 campaign despite their star-studded line-up has put the Norwegian’s job under doubt.
Speculation has suggested that change could be in the air, with United said to be weighing their options as the first half of the season approaches.
Ex-Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is the current favorite to replace Solskjaer in the United dugout if he does get the sack. However, former Wolves striker Kevin Doyle believes Nuno Santo is in the running as well.
“I think I’d be a bit worried if I was a Wolves fan at the moment about Nuno,” he said to Ladbrokes.
“He’s a contender for the Manchester United job, of course, he is. Why wouldn’t he be?”
“Mauricio Pochettino is probably their number one choice but Nuno, definitely, would be up there as well for me.”
“His link with [Jorge] Mendes and their ability to sign players, he would be a contender. I’m a Man United fan and I’d have no problem with him being the manager.”
“He’d definitely be inspirational. You watch him on the side of the pitch and he’s the total opposite to Solskjaer.
“I don’t think he’s going to go anywhere just yet, and I think Pochettino is probably the more suitable option – he’s had more success and has more experience in the Premier League at a top club so he’s rightly the favorite.”
“Wolves fans are probably safe for now but there’s no reason at all that I can see why he wouldn’t be considered for the Man United job.”
Nuno has established himself as one of the top managers in the Premier League since taking charge of Wolves in 2017 and securing promotion to top flight in his debut campaign.
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