Antonio Conte is already amongst the leading runners and riders to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as manager at Manchester United, should the latter be axed.
Solskjaer is under increasing fan pressure at Old Trafford following the Reds' 4-2 defeat to Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Saturday afternoon, which extended their winless run in the Premier League to three matches.
However, United sources insist his position at the club is not under threat and he has the board's backing. After a busy summer of transfer activity and big-money spending, featuring the signings of Raphael Varane, Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo, United, who return to UEFA Champions League action when they welcome Atalanta to Old Trafford on Wednesday
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