Report: Zinedine Zidane Wants Premier League Move Amid Manchester United Links

Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is reportedly holding out for an opportunity to manage in the Premier League amid links with Manchester United and Juventus. 

According to Calciomercato's Fabrizio Romano, speculation over the summer linked Zidane with a move to Juve in a directorial role, but while the Italian club "would take Zidane willingly," there "were no direct proposals made" to him.

What's more, the Frenchman wants to remain a coach and take a job in England if and when the chance arises, and he believes "Manchester United could become an ideal solution."

United boss Jose Mourinho is facing mounting pressure in the hot seat at Old Trafford having gone four matches without a win in all competitions, despite the opposition being Wolverhampton Wanderers, Derby County, West Ham United and Valencia.

What's more, three of those four matches were at home, with United failing to impress on each occasion.

The manager didn't deny rumours of being contacted by Zidane when they were put to him either, per James Robson of the Evening Standard:

Zidane, one of the best players of all time, enjoyed a highly successful transition into management when he joined Real Madrid in January 2016.

In two-and-a-half years in charge of his former club, the Frenchman won nine honours including three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles and La Liga.

ESPN's Alex Shaw and Samuel Luckhurst of the Manchester Evening News aren't convinced he'd be the right man for the job, though:

It's strange to think a manager might still have to prove himself after what Zidane has achieved, but this United team are in a much worse position than the Real side he took over, and it will be a more difficult job to succeed in.

Still, there are few top managers available right now and not many can boast as strong a resume as Zidane's, so if Mourinho does part ways with United in the coming months he may well get a shot.

If he doesn't, Zidane will have no shortage of suitors when other big jobs become available.