and have reportedly held a secret meeting over the former boss becoming the new manager of .
Potter at the end of the season amid a poor 2023-24 campaign thus far.
Ratcliffe has already met with Potter to discuss the job and he has now held further talks with incoming sporting director Ashworth, according to .
Potter has not managed a club since being sacked by Chelsea in April after less than a season in charge at Stamford Bridge.
The Englishman is still highly rated by many top clubs, though, following his impressive work at Brighton.
Ratcliffe, in charge of United’s football operations after acquiring 25 per cent of the club, had previously tried to bring in Potter at French club Nice.
But the 48-year-old is waiting for a major job opportunity to come up having turned down a number of offers.
It is thought that Potter would be interested in replacing Ten Hag should the opportunity become available.
 is also admired by Ratcliffe.
Zidane has not managed a club since leaving Real Madrid at the end of the 2020-21 campaign.
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