Nuno was replaced by Manchester United legend Gary Neville at Valencia (Picture: Getty Images)

Manchester United could be considering a surprise move to appoint former Valencia boss Nuno Espirito Santo as a replacement for Louis van Gaal.

The Red Devils have not been at their best this season, with many criticising the team’s style of play under Van Gaal, alongside some poor results overall.

According to El Chiringuito (via Record), Nuno is among the names in contention to take the job at Old Trafford if they do decide to part company with the Dutchman.

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This would be a surprise move considering the 41-year-old’s relative inexperience in the game, having only started a career in top-level management with Rio Ave back in 2012.




Nuno also left Valencia earlier this season after a poor run of results with the La Liga giants.

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