Manchester United could make stunning move to hijack Man City's deal for Pep Guardiola

MANCHESTER UNITED could still make a move for Pep Guardiola, according to reports.

 

Pep Guardiola is expected to take over at Manchester City this summer

 

Current United boss Louis van Gaal is under huge pressure at Manchester United after their shock 1-0 home defeat to Southampton on Saturday.

Van Gaal returned to the UK last night after spending two days back in Holland with his family for his daughter's birthday.

And the Dutchman arrived at United's Carrington HQ this morning to take training - with a club source denying claims he tendered his resignation in the wake of defeat to Saints.

 

News News Blog Sport understands that despite serious concern at boardroom level over results and performances under Van Gaal, executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward would rather leave a managerial change until the summer.

The current options for Woodward appear to be stick with Van Gaal, gamble on No 2 Ryan Giggs stepping up or move for sacked Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, who is available and keen on the post.

But The Guardian report United could yet make a move for Guardiola, who has not confirmed where he will be managing next season.

Reports in France last week suggested United officials met Guardiola for talks in a Paris hotel - claims the club denied.

The Spaniard has announced he will be leaving Bayern Munich at the end of the season - with Carlo Ancelotti taking over.

And while Guardiola is expected to replace Manuel Pellegrini at Manchester City, it is suggested a move to Old Trafford is not yet out of the question.