Steve McClaren has already risked upsetting three Man Utd stars before return

Steve McClaren is reportedly being lined up for a sensational Manchester United return - more than 20 years after leaving Old Trafford.

The former England boss worked as Sir Alex Ferguson’s assistant between 1999 and 2001, helping guide the Red Devils to the treble of the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup in that first season.

After two years with Sir Alex, McClaren embarked on his own managerial career, with his time at Middlesbrough earning him a crack as the Three Lions boss. However, after failing to qualify for Euro 2008, he was unceremoniously axed and went abroad in order to rehabilitate his faltering career.

He did that with FC Twente, winning an historic Eredivisie title and it was during his time with the Dutch club where he met a young Erik ten Hag, who worked as his assistant. And the Guardian report that should Ajax manager Ten Hag get the top job at United, McClaren could return the favour and be his number two.

Ten Hag has already held talks with Old Trafford bosses and is understood - along with Paris Saint-Germain head coach Mauricio Pochettino - to be one of the frontrunners. Reports have suggested that the United dressing room is split over the appointment of Ten Hag and McClaren’s return could add to that apprehension with the 60-year-old having publicly criticised a number of stars during his time as a pundit. Mirror Football takes a look at three players who may be less than impressed with McClaren rocking back up at Carrington after recent comments.

Well it’s clear to see that Fernandes is a massive part of the project for whoever replaces Ralf Rangnick at the end of the season. His bumper new contract comes on the back of what has been a down season for the Portuguese