Bologna, the Serie A team, is currently placed fourth in the league, surpassing teams such as Roma, Atalanta, and Lazio, with hopes of securing a spot in Europe’s top table. Under Motta’s management, the team has shown resilience, having suffered only five losses this season, which is a significant improvement for a team that has historically not posed a threat to higher-ranked opponents.

On the other hand, Manchester United’s unimpressive performance this season has raised doubts about Erik ten Hag’s future as their coach. Motta is one of the potential candidates being considered by Ratcliffe, the club’s new football operations head, who is exerting his influence.

Bologna is aware that they may face a tough challenge in retaining Motta if a prominent club pursues him. Juventus has been strongly linked with Motta, and if United decides to replace Ten Hag, they could emerge as competitors for Motta’s services.

A recent meeting between United and potential coaching candidates, including Motta, yielded positive and constructive discussions, indicating potential cooperation in the future. Lastly, Mirror Football is introducing a new WhatsApp community to deliver daily content and exclusive offers to its members, while maintaining transparency through a Privacy Notice.