Max Allegri gives Man Utd deadline to ax Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – Metro.co.uk, Metro

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Manchester Unitedwill need to move quickly if they want Massimiliano Allegri to replaceOle Gunnar Solskjaer, with the Italian reportedly unwilling to take over deeper into the season.

The Red Devils have made a lackluster start to the new campaign and, after defeat away to Newcastle on Sunday, currently sit in 12 th place in the table – just two points above the relegation zone.

Things are only likely to get worse, with United next in action against league leaders Liverpool – who have a 100% record so far this season – after the international break.

Solskjaer fears another bad result could spell the end of his brief time in charge at Old Trafford, having only won four of 16Premier Leaguematches since getting the job permanently – with a negative goal difference over that period.

Allegri is one of the favorites to take over from Solskjaer and is currently out of work after leaving Juventus at the end of last season, having won five straight Serie A titles.

While Allegri is open to taking over at United despite their current struggles, Italian newspaperGazzetta dello Sportreport that he is only willing to make the move if it happens sooner rather than later.

The Italian coach is currently on a sabbatical and was not keen on the idea of ​​taking over a club mid-season, which would deprive him the chance to make signings and establish his philosophy.

ButGazzettasay there is already a feeling that he is becoming restless to return to management and could be tempted if an offer is made ‘in the next few weeks’, though the chances of him moving in December or later are ‘highly improbable’.

That gives United bosses precious little time to make a decision over Solskjaer’s future if they want Allegri to replace him, with matches against Liverpool at home and Norwich City away potentially decisive.

As revealed byMetro.co.uk, if United do decide to part ways with Solskjaer they will need tofork out around £ 7million– significantly less than it cost to ax Jose Mourinho – while most of the backroom team would be likely to leave too.