United’s dream manager target close to agreeing new deal with current club - Telegraph
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6-second readAston Villa are set to offer Unai Emery a new long-term contract, ending Manchester United's hopes of appointing him as manager.
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Manchester United completed a remarkable comeback win over AS Roma on Tuesday, easing the pressure on a beleaguered Michael Carrick. The head coach was close to receiving his marching orders a couple of weeks ago, but an improved first-half display against Chelsea and the Champions League thriller will help buy him some time.
The Red Devils won for the first time in almost two months, but that will not count for anything if they cannot overcome Aston Villa on Sunday.
Interestingly, the 20-time English league champions will come face-to-face with Unai Emery, who is reportedly the dream managerial target for INEOS. The Spaniard has helped the Villans win the Europa League and guided them back into the Champions League twice since taking charge.
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