Brendan Rodgers responds to Manchester United speculation

Manchester United have started their succession planning to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as manager, with Leicester City coach Brendan Rodgers their preferred candidate.

Brendan Rodgers is reportedly the top candidate to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Manchester United manager if the Norwegian boss is sacked.

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has previously described Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers as a "really good coach," amid ongoing connections linking the Northern Irishman with Old Trafford.

Former Aston Villa and Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino believes that Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers would "jump" at the opportunity to succeed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Manchester United's next boss.

Brendan Rodgers has been told he deserves the chance to leave Leicester City for 'superior' Manchester United.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's role as Manchester United manager continues to be just hanging on to his job, as rumours continue to arise around potential new candidates .

Brendan Rodgers is expected to be "seduced" by the idea of managing Manchester United should they come knocking.

Manchester United have an ongoing issue at hand regarding their head coach, with Brendan Rodgers the latest name to be linked with replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Speculation continues to swirl around Brednan Rodgers and Manchester United.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has previously described Brendan Rodgers as a manager with "incredible quality", amid ongoing links connecting the Leicester City boss with Manchester United.

Brendan Rodgers has already provided Manchester United and their supporters with a clear insight into what he would bring to Old Trafford, and how he would want to work with his players, if he is to succeed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has been installed as the favourite to succeed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Manchester United's next manager, should the latter be sacked.

Jamie Carragher has already tipped Brendan Rodgers for another top job in the Premier League — but that may not be with Manchester United.

Roy Keane might not be the first port of call for Brendan Rodgers if he needs a job reference for Manchester United.

Brendan Rodgers has been mooted as a possible managerial replacement for under-fire Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Manchester United are prepared to trigger a clause in Brendan Rodgers' contract to make him their next manager should Ole Gunnar Solskjaer be sacked.

Manchester United have a huge decision to make regarding the future of current manager and club icon Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, as pressure builds on the Norwegian.

The future of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Manchester United manager remains the main talking point around the club during the international break.

Former Manchester United midfielder Luke Chadwick says Brendan Rodgers would spark an "immediate reaction" should he take over at Old Trafford.

Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has described Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers as a "very good coach," amid reports that he could succeed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.