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By Adam Shergold

Published: 08:41 BST, 7 April 2024 | Updated: 08:47 BST, 7 April 2024

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Thiago Motta has reportedly emerged as a potential replacement for Erik ten Hag at Manchester United after his excellent work with Bologna.

The former Barcelona, Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, 41, has unfancied Bologna on course for Champions League football with the team currently fourth in Serie A.

Motta's contract expires in the summer and while Bologna hope he will renew, Gazzetta dello Sport are linking the Brazil-born former Italy International with United and Juventus.

Ten Hag's future at Old Trafford is in jeopardy as they struggle to make next season's Champions League by making the top five in the Premier League.

New co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos will assess the Dutchman's performance in the summer with Ten Hag also hoping to deliver the FA Cup to Old Trafford to save his job.

Bologna coach Thiago Motta is being linked with Manchester United in the Italian press

Motta's Bologna side are surprisingly on course to qualify for the Champions League in Italy

United manager Ten Hag