ManU want Zidane to replace Mourinho if Special One leaves: Report

ZINEDINE Zidane will be top of Manchester United's wish list if Jose Mourinho departs, The Sun reports.

The Special One's pre-season meltdown has shocked players and staff — plus deepened fears of him not seeing out the two years left on his contract. And, according to Old Trafford sources, the first call United would make is to Zidane. The France legend, 46, will not cost a penny after walking out on Real Madrid following his spectacular hat-trick of Champions League titles with the Spanish giants.

ZZ heads the list of high-profile bosses available — just like Mourinho did during Dutchman Louis van Gaal's final season at United.

Mourinho has raised tensions at the club by revealing NONE of his five summer targets have arrived to bolster a squad that failed to win a trophy and finished second in the Prem — 19 points behind Manchester City.

Brazil midfielder Fred is the only arrival who will compete for a first-team place, with right-back Diogo Dalot a prospect for the future and keeper Lee Grant a back-up.

Mourinho's negative comments during the pre-season tour in the USA are a continuation of last season's public outbursts at his own players.

He admitted he risked losing the dressing room by blasting his squad — and some players are now convinced this will be his last campaign. Last season ended on a sour note when Mourinho said striker Romelu Lukaku ruled himself out of starting the FA Cup final defeat to Chelsea.