Zinedine Zidane meets Man Utd ambassador amid link with manager's job

The former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has met with Manchester United ambassador Mikael Silvestre on holiday day as he continues to be linked with the Old Trafford manager's job.

The Frenchman is out of work after departing Real Madrid last summer following three consecutive Champions League titles.

Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is the bookmakers' favourite, followed by interim Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and then Zinedine Zidane.

The former France international set tongues wagging after former United favourite Mikael Silvestre uploaded a picture of the duo on vacation in Dubai on Friday afternoon.

Silvestre, who had over 350 appearances for the Red Devils, represents the club in an ambassadorial role.

He wrote on Instagram: "Catching up with some friends and the one and only Zidane. Best 2018 manager?"

Manchester United chief Ed Woodward has disclosed that he’s received a quite number of job applications from some of the world's best football managers, but it is unknown whether Zidane has thrown his hat into the ring.

Manchester United next manager odds

Mauricio Pochettino 10/11

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 5/2

Zinedine Zidane 10/1

Massimiliano Allegri 10/1

Diego Simeone 16/1

Antonio Conte 16/1

Laurent Blanc 20/1

Eddie Howe 20/1