Man Utd betting odds as Zidane is bookies favourite to replace Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been sacked by Manchester United and there is increasing speculation over who his replacement will be. Zinedine Zidane has been linked with a move to Old Trafford whilst Brendan Rodgers and Erik ten Hag are also in the frame.

Solskjaer was sacked by Manchester United officials on Sunday morning and the club will now press ahead with plans to replace him on a full-time basis.

Michael Carrick has taken interim charge of the team but the former Manchester United midfielder is not expected to be in the role for a prolonged period.

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Zidane is favourite at 21/10, whilst interim boss Michael Carrick is second in line. Leicester City manager is 9/2 to take the hot seat, with Ajax chief Erik ten Hag also in the running at 12/1.

Laurent Blanc, who is currently contracted to Al-Rayyan, has also been linked with a move but is 20/1 to replace Solskjaer alongside Mauricio Pochettino.

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