Roy Keane explains why Diego Simeone is the perfect manager for Manchester United

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane believes Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone could be a suitable contender to become his old club's next manager.

United, who failed to tighten their grip on a Champions League berth after being held to a goalless draw by Watford at Old Trafford on Saturday, are yet to source a permanent successor for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Ralf Rangnick is holding the fort until the end of the season but United, as reported by the Manchester Evening News last month, are working to appoint a new permanent boss before the end of the campaign.

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Mauricio Pochettino and Ajax chief Erik ten Hag have been installed as the frontrunners to take over at United, with the duo both highly thought of by those inside Old Trafford.

However, former United star Keane has addressed why he would like to see Simeone take over, suggesting that he is the right sort of character needed to get the best out of United's players, highlighting his no-nonsense approach.

"Maybe Simeone, he's the right kind of character," Keane said, speaking at The Overlap Live when asked who he would like to see become United's next manager.

"He's having a difficult spell with Atletico. His race has maybe run with them.

"Simeone, go and get him, he's a big character. He's done great things. He's a great character, a big personality. He doesn't mess around with players. Maybe someone like him coming into the club could work.

"It can soon change. I don't think it's all doom and gloom, there's still good things going on at United, but they've got to get the manager.

"If the manager is not right, then the rest will just fall apart."

United have shied away from paying huge sums of compensation to clubs in order