Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer finds himself in hot water right now amid the club's struggles. There was a small weight lifted off his shoulders though as the Red Devils secured a 3-2 comeback victory over Atalanta mid-week in Europe but regardless, the results haven't been consistent.

Of course, there's been no shortage of rumors as to who could potentially take over for the Norwegian if sacked. According to journalist Duncan Castles speaking on The Transfer Window Podcast, former Inter tactician Antonio Conte would be keen on the job:

I think there is two clear-cut candidates who have the pedigree. One is Zinedine Zidane and one is Antonio Conte. Conte's position, I'm told, is that he is interested in the Man United job but not without restrictions.

“Antonio Conte, when he chooses his next club, wants a club where he can win the Champions League. He wants to demonstrate, he's wanted to do it for a long time, that he is one of the very best coaches in world football.

“To do that he knows he has to win the Champions League, so Man United are interesting because of the squad they've got, because of their status and because of the resource that is behind them.”

As we all know, Conte led Inter to the Scudetto last term, de-throning Juventus in the process. He left the San Siro this past summer and is currently unemployed, but has also been linked to the Newcastle vacancy. Man United meanwhile has won just twice in their previous six competitive matches. The Red Devils will have another tough task ahead on Sunday as they lock horns with Liverpool in a truly historic clash.

Conte is certainly a terrific manager, but this Man United job is not an easy one. It remains to be seen if the side will fire Solskjaer, but if their poor form continues, the higher-ups won't have a choice but to look elsewhere. Perhaps the Italian will be a candidate.