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Manchester United are looking to exploit Sir Alex Ferguson's personal relationship with Carlo Ancelotti as the Real Madrid boss emerges as a shock contender for the job.

United's search for their next manager is officially underway with Mauricio Pochettino and Erik ten Hag headlining their five-man shortlist.

The Paris Saint-Germain boss is the leading contender for the position, but with the Argentine currently in work and the difficulty of negotiating with a manager mid-season, United have a contingency plan in place.

The Red Devils are looking at short-term options and Ancelotti is under consideration after Ferguson recommended the Italian to new United CEO Richard Arnold, according to ESPN.

Arnold has sought advice from Ferguson since taking over from Ed Woodward earlier this year.

Ancelotti has a "close personal relationship" with Ferguson and reckons the former Chelsea boss would be the perfect candidate if Pochettino, who he is also an admirer of, is unattainable.

It's not the first time Ferguson has interfered with United's search for a new manager as he suggested David Moyes as a suitable successor upon his