Ancelotti and van Gaal lead the way for Manchester United hot seat – Pros and cons of the favourites

Laurent Blanc

Pros

Is a former United star and therefore knows the club well having spent three years with them between 2000 and 2003, before retiring as a player.

Having guided Bordeaux to the Ligue 1 title and now looking to do the same with Paris Saint-Germain, has shown he has talent to achieve things.

Cons

Has not always been the preferred choice both with the national team and now PSG and there appears to be a lack of confidence in Blanc.