Julian Nagelsmann: Why United are ahead of Chelsea in race for Germany manager

However, following Liam Rosenior’s sacking, Chelsea have entered the race for Nagelsmann.

Manchester United better placed to attract Julian Nagelsmann

According to Football Insider, Chelsea want a high-profile boss to take over and are considering Nagelsmann among a number of leading candidates to replace Rosenior.

However, there are doubts about whether the 38-year-old would accept the Chelsea job.

The report claims: “Nagelsmann is believed to have doubts over whether the Chelsea job would be right for him as BlueCo close in on hiring a fifth manager since their takeover.”

“That will come as a boost to the Red Devils, who are considering the 38-year-old as a top target to take over from Michael Carrick as Man United eye their next manager,” the report adds.

Football Insider have previously alleged that Nagelsmann is keen on the United job and would be willing to move to Old Trafford after the World Cup with Germany.

However, United might not want to wait until after the World Cup to bring a new man in charge, as this would create uncertainty around both recruitment and pre-season plans.

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