Zinedine Zidane is more likely to sit and discuss terms as successor to Massimiliano Allegri and reunite with Cristiano Ronaldo than bore himself about Manchester United – surely no United fan will be happy.

According to Zidane’s agent, Alain Migliaccio, Manchester United are “not compatible” with his approach to football.

“I don’t think he’ll go to work in England, as it is not compatible with his style or approach to football,” Migliaccio told French newspaper Journal du Dimanche.

On the possibility of Juventus, either as a Coach replacing Allegri next season or a directorial role, the agent said, “There is history there, so it’s entirely possible. He could be seduced by the club where his heart already lies, but a magnificent project.”