Thomas Tuchel has replaced Mauricio Pochettino as the outstanding choice to become Manchester United's next manager.
The growing crisis at top-flight rivals Chelsea has put United bosses on red alert and given them genuine belief Tuchel can be lured to Old Trafford in the coming months. New chief executive officer Richard Arnold is keen to appoint Tuchel before the end of this season if possible - instead of waiting until the summer.
Pochettino had become United's No.1 choice to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following his dismissal back in November. United flirted with the idea of appointing the Argentine last season and even had the support of former manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
