Manchester United looking to exploit Sir Alex Ferguson's personal relationship with Carlo Ancelotti in a bid to hire him for the short-term appears to go against Ralf Rangnick's wishes.
The Red Devils' search for their next manager is officially underway with Mauricio Pochettino and Erik ten Hag headlining their five-man shortlist.
The Paris Saint-Germain boss is the leading contender for the position, but with the Argentine currently in work and the difficulty of negotiating with a manager mid-season, United have a contingency plan in place.
