Elite manager set to greenlight Man Utd appointment as Tottenham fade from picture

"Roberto De Zerbi - has now made it clear that United are his preferred choice for a new job this summer, preferring the Red Devils over rival interest in his services from Tottenham Hotspur. Once branded 'incredible' for his work with the Seagulls, sources have made it clear that De Zerbi is keen on a return to the Premier League this summer after recently departing his role as Marseille head coach."

"Michael Carrick took on the interim role, steering Manchester United to six wins from his first seven matches while in interim charge to not just kickstart their Champions League hopes, but also fuelling the 44-year-old's dream of taking on the job permanently. But after TEAMtalk insisted way back on February 20, in the midst of Carrick and United's fine form, that the interim coach was not the frontrunner for the job."

Manchester United have narrowed their managerial search to three primary candidates following Ruben Amorim's departure. Michael Carrick, the interim manager, has impressed with six wins in seven matches, but club leadership under Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox continue pursuing other preferred options. Roberto De Zerbi, the former Brighton and Marseille manager, has emerged as a leading candidate and reportedly prefers Manchester United over Tottenham Hotspur. De Zerbi departed Marseille by mutual consent in February and seeks a Premier League return. His tactical acumen at Brighton earned widespread praise, and he now figures prominently on United's shortlist as the club finalizes their managerial decision.

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