If the latest reports around Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi are true then there is a totally new look to Manchester United's summer managerial business. As Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his Ineos hierarchy attempted to change coach at Old Trafford, the Italian was one of many considered.

Roberto De Zerbi has claimed he rejected Manchester United to join Olympique de Marseille, as per reports.Before pulling the trigger on Erik ten Hag mid-season, INEOS also considered parting ways

Roberto de Zerbi has reportedly revealed the reason why he rejected the chance to manage Manchester United before he joined French giants Marseille.

Marseille have started to falter after an impressive start to the Ligue 1 campaign and manager Roberto De Zerbi, who left Brighton at the end of last season, is already prepared to resign

Les Olympiens found themselves trailing 3-0 at halftime before former Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood pulled one back in the second half. Greenwood was one of several Premier League players brought in by De Zerbi this summer, after the coach left Brighton. But, just as quickly as he left the Premier League, he's ready to jump ship again.

Roberto De Zerbi has offered to leave his position as Marseille head coach if he is deemed to be “the problem” behind the club’s struggles at home. Marseille currently sit second in the Ligue 1 table but defeat to newly-promoted Auxerre left De Zerbi’s side six points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain having played a game more.

Roberto De Zerbi reportedly told his Marseille players that he rejected an offer from Manchester United to move to the Ligue 1 club. Former Brighton boss De Zerbi was one of the hottest managerial properties in the Premier League before his exit at the end of last season.

Marseille coach Roberto de Zerbi vented his frustration after his team struggled at home again on Friday losing 3-1 to Auxerre. "Leading 3-0 at the break was something we'd never have imagined," said Auxerre coach Christophe Pelissier.