Alex Ferguson backs Massimiliano Allegri to succeed Erik ten Hag at Manchester United

Sir Alex Ferguson has personally endorsed Massimiliano Allegri as a potential replacement for Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag.

Erik ten Hag, who secured Manchester United's first FA Cup victory over Manchester City last season, has come under renewed pressure following a poor start to the current campaign.

Despite backing from the club's board, a 3-0 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday has amplified calls for a managerial change.

According to reports, Alex Ferguson has singled out Massimiliano Allegri, the former Juventus manager, as his preferred candidate for the role.

Massimiliano Allegri has been out of work since parting ways with Juventus in May.

United's hierarchy reportedly spoke with several high-profile managers over the summer, including Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter, and Gareth Southgate, but ultimately chose to keep faith with Ten Hag.

With two critical fixtures ahead, including a Europa League match against Porto and a Premier League clash with Aston Villa, reports suggest that Erik Ten Hag's future at Old Trafford is under serious scrutiny.

Massimiliano Allegri’s potential competition for the role includes Thomas Tuchel, with Alex Ferguson’s endorsement seen as highly influential.

The Italian coach's agent, Giovanni Branchini, has previously stated that Massimiliano Allegri is waiting for the right opportunity, citing his preference for an interesting project.