News24
09 Oct 2019, 19:13 GMT+10
Cape Town - Premier League giants Manchester United are reportedly keeping a watchful eye on RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann.
The Red Devils have been under tumultuous pressure as they find themselves pitted in the bottom half of the table (12th), 15-points off log leaders and arch-rivals Liverpool.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's permanent reign at the club started off with a 4-0 thumping of Chelsea at Old Trafford but soon a fast decline followed with defeats against Crystal Palace, West Ham United and more recently against Newcastle United.
To make matters worse, injuries to Eric Bailly, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Anthony Martial, Luke Shaw and Paul Pogba are further denting United's team progress as the club off-loaded several players in the off-season.
The Norwegian mentor had to reach deep into United's academy with selecting Mason Greenwood (18), Angel Gomes (19), Brandon Williams (19), James Garner (18) and Tahith Chong (19) for matchday squads.
Solskjaer's job is on the line with former Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri earmarked as his successor.
However, according to the Daily Mail, Nagelsmann is the one for the future and the United board deems the German the perfect fit for the Red Devils.
The 32-year-old started his career as a 28-year-old manager when he was entrusted with Hoffenheim job midway through the 2015/16 season.
He came to the rescue and saved the club from a humiliating Bundesliga relegation.
The following season he guided the German side to a Champions League spot with a fourth-place finish and went one better as they ended the 2017/18 campaign in third place.
Now, in his first season at RB Leipzig, the former centre-back has impressed with four wins, two draws and one defeat that sees the Rotten Bullen sit in fifth place.
Nicknamed 'Baby Mourinho', Nagelsmann is contracted to Leipzig until 2023 and seems in no hurry to jump ship.
The United board will continue keeping tabs on the manager as they seek a solution to getting the club back to the top of the Premier League.
Get a daily dose of Sports Sun news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Sports Sun.
More InformationABU DHABI, 3rd July, 2025 (WAM) -- The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and the National Basketball Association...
Washington DC [US], June 30 (ANI): Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were recently spotted spending quality time together in New York....
Washington [US], June 29 (ANI): Justin Bieber's little bundle of joy, son Jack Blues, who is just 10 months old, seems to be already...
BEIJING, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week: 1. China's Wang Xinyu finishes runner-up...
ESPN's extensive programming surrounding the 2025 college football season kicks off with coverage of conference media days throughout...
ESPN today announced an update to its 2025 Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Capital One schedule. On July 20, the American League-leading...
Washington DC [US], June 30 (ANI): Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were recently spotted spending quality time together in New York....
CHARLOTTE The latest entry in summer list season is here, and a strong group of Panthers legends got their due. But probably not...
byTommy Yarrish,Kyle Youmans,Patrik Walker&Kurt Daniels FRISCO, Texas- Football season is getting closer and closer. The Cowboys...
Teresa Varley The Steelers signed General Manager Omar Khan to a new three-year contract, keeping him with the black and gold through...
Wyatt Miller With the offseason program complete and Rams Training Camp starting up on July 22, it's time to look ahead. As part...
Ahead of the 50th season in Seahawks history, were looking at the best player in team history to wear every number. John Boyle ...