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Manchester United have shortlisted Pep Guardiola 's "special" friend Luis Enrique in their search for a new manager.

The Red Devils are still looking for a permanent successor to interim boss Ralf Rangnick and Guardiola is a huge admirer of one of United's targets, who he has described as 'one of the best managers he has ever seen'.

The two Spaniards share the feat of winning trebles with Barcelona and put their name on the managerial map after reigning supreme at the Camp Nou, with Enrique's 2015 triumph following Guardiola's 2009 romp.

While Rangnick holds the fort until the end of the season, ESPN say that Enrique is being considered by the Red Devils, despite the Spain boss shutting down talk after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked in November, asking a reporter if it was April Fool's Day.

Given his commitment to the Spanish national team until after the World Cup in Qatar at the end of the year, Enrique would be a difficult target to acquire, but United are said to be open to 'exploring' the possibility.

Mirror Football understands that United's players are hoping ex- Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino gets the job, while reports claim that Rangnick believes Ajax 's Erik ten Hag would be a good fit.

But they would have the backing of Manchester City 's boss if they went with Enrique, as