According to sources, Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi rejected Manchester United after offering him the position of under-fire manager Erik ten Hag's replacement.
The 54-year-old Ten Hag has been leading United through yet another tumultuous season; they have lost their last four games in all competitions.
The Dutchman had just come off a stunning 1-1 home draw with lowly Twente in the Europa League and a goalless stalemate at Crystal Palace when he was humiliated 3-0 by Tottenham at Old Trafford.
To make matters worse, Bruno Fernandes received a sending off for the 2nd occasion in four days on Thursday against Porto, when the Red Devils gave up a 2-0 lead and drew 3-3 courtesy to a late equalizer by Harry Maguire.