Ally McCoist baffled over why Man Utd are overlooking Champions League winner Zinedine Zidane

Ally McCoist doesn’t understand why Zinedine Zidane is being overlooked for the job.

The Red Devils are looking to replace interim boss at the end of the summer that will see them finally announce ’s permanent successor.

At present, widespread reports suggest boss Erik ten Hag and PSG’s Mauricio Pochettino are the leading contenders for the job with the former already .

But Rangers legend McCoist believes free-agent Zidane could be an ideal fit given his three Champions League and two La Liga triumphs when in charge of Real.

‘The one name I haven’t heard anything from is Zidane,’ McCoist said on talkSPORT.

‘Clearly, the one thing he can do and do on a regular basis is win the Champions League. He’s proved that. He did it three times with Real Madrid.

‘He can handle big players and big pressure and a big situation at a massive club so I’m not sure why he isn’t in the running at all. Unless he’s ruled himself out?’

The Frenchman has been linked with the Old Trafford job in the past but it’s thought he’s never been keen to take over a project midway through the season.

However, a full pre-season with United could be a more attractive proposition and former striker Louis Saha recently backed Zidane’s appointment.

‘I have to admit it’s a hard position to be in (for Rangnick), especially when you are an interim manager,’ Saha said.

‘Some players will think you don’t have all the cards in your hands, so it’s not easy, it’s really not easy. I would like to see Zidane appointed in the summer.

‘He’s such a big figure and there’s no question about the respect he will receive. He’ll have the time to get things in order. The guy’s won Champions Leagues for fun.

‘And he wasn’t helped by (Real) Madrid being the toughest position for a manager. Everyone can recognise that the Spanish league is very hard.

‘I really think he has all the tools but whether he will go to United I’m not sure.’

odds: Man Utd manager at the start of the 2022-23 season

Erik ten Hag: 1/3 (was 13/8)

Mauricio Pochettino: 13/2

Thomas Tuchel: 15/2

Luis Enrique: 16/1

Antonio Conte: 16/1

Julen Lopetegui: 20/1

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