Manchester United is monitoring Alonso's dismissal from Real Madrid and is interested in appointing him as their coach! No restriction on the new manager using either three center-backs or four defenders.

Less than a day after Real Madrid’s 2-3 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup, head coach Xabi Alonso was quietly relieved of his duties. The legendary Spanish midfielder had taken over from Ancelotti seven months ago. Despite the "Galácticos" sitting second in La Liga, four points behind Barcelona, locker room turmoil and a recent record of only seven wins in fourteen matches led Florentino Pérez to decisively appoint Álvaro Arbeloa as the new coach. This move reportedly attracted attention from several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United.

Alonso’s winning percentage at Real Madrid was certainly impressive, exceeding 70%, surpassing most managers worldwide. However, the expectations at the Bernabéu are among the highest in international football. When Capello led the team to a championship, he was still dismissed due to an unattractive playing style, creating a rare case of a title-winning coach being sacked.

However, Alonso does not lack options. According to the British Times, his former Premier League club Liverpool, Manchester City who might lose Guardiola, and Manchester United who need a permanent manager, are all very interested in him. British media note that although Alonso has close ties with rival Liverpool, Manchester United does not rule out the possibility of making him their permanent manager next season.

It is well known that Alonso also employs a three-center-back tactic, a formation that fans still recall with mixed feelings due to Amolin’s stubborn use of 3-4-3 at Manchester United for a year. However, Sporting Director Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada are open to a future manager using a three-center-back system, focusing mainly on results.

Another top rumored candidate for Manchester United’s new manager from the British media is Crystal Palace coach Oliver Glasner, who also uses a three-center-back system. It is said that Manchester United’s transfer chief Christopher Viveil strongly recommends German national team coach Nagelsmann, who has managed RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich and also favors the three-center-back formation.

In choosing their new manager, Manchester United will prefer someone with Premier League coaching experience, though this is not an absolute restriction. After announcing the interim coach for the remaining 17 Premier League matches this season, United will officially begin the global search for a permanent manager.

Currently, many renowned coaches are available, including former Barcelona coach Xavi, ex-Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, former England manager Gareth Southgate, and ex-Real Madrid coach Zidane. Additionally, after the summer World Cup, a batch of national team coaches is expected to enter the market and be available on free transfers, meaning Manchester United will have many options.

However, British media say that although Paris Saint-Germain’s Luis Enrique recently declined a “lifetime contract” and may leave PSG this summer, he is not currently part of Manchester United’s new manager plans.

Legendary Gary Neville hopes that England coach Tuchel or Brazil coach Ancelotti will eventually take charge at Old Trafford. “Look at Ancelotti and Tuchel, both have coached in England, won the Premier League, Champions League, and managed top players. They wouldn’t be scared at all, especially with what we commentators say.”

The British Daily Mirror emphasizes that Manchester United has no intention of consulting legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson when hiring a permanent coach. The Glazers and the executive team have compiled their own shortlist and are conducting negotiations. CEO Omar Berrada and Sporting Director Jason Wilcox continue to lead this process.