Cesc Fabregas willing to consider Manchester United managerial offer
Como manager Cesc Fabregas would be open to taking charge at Manchester United if approached for the permanent role, according to former Italy defender Marco Materazzi.
Michael Carrick currently holds the interim position at Old Trafford after taking over the dugout in January.
The former England midfielder has guided the Red Devils to third in the Premier League following a remarkable run of 23 points from a possible 30.
United currently sit six points clear of fifth-placed Liverpool with just seven matches remaining in the domestic campaign.
Impressive work in Italy
Despite Carrick’s strong claim to the permanent job, club executives are reportedly exploring alternative options.
Former Arsenal and Chelsea playmaker Fabregas has emerged as a potential dark horse in the ongoing recruitment process.
The World Cup winner has overseen an outstanding campaign with Como in Serie A.
The Italian outfit remarkably occupy fourth place during just their second season back in the top flight.
“If Manchester United asked Cesc Fabregas he would think about it,” Materazzi explained.
“Como is a club with a lot of money and I don’t know if Fabregas wants to try and stay one more year to take Como to the Champions League and show what he can do.”
Alternative candidates monitored
It remains to be seen whether the Spanish tactician would genuinely abandon his Champions League pursuit in Lombardy.
Reports suggest the United hierarchy are preparing to officially contact external targets this month.
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann and Portugal boss Roberto Martinez remain on the wider contingency shortlist.
However, an internal appointment remains highly plausible given the recent domestic resurgence.
Securing elite European football for next season would heavily strengthen the current interim manager’s ongoing audition.
