On Wednesday night, Thomas Tuchel and Rio Ferdinand had an interesting moment which got Manchester United fans talking.
Rio Ferdinand will have known what he was doing when he engaged in an interesting moment with Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel.
This is because Tuchel has emerged as one of the standout options to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United this summer.
The German is expected to depart Bayern this summer and has now been eliminated from the Champions League, but if reports are true, he could begin talks with United this week.
But United fans have been reacting to what they saw club legend Ferdinand and Tuchel do on Wednesday.
Manchester United fans spotted Rio Ferdinand in the ear of Thomas Tuchel
Pre-game during TNT Sports coverage of the Champions League semi-final between Real Madrid and Tuchel’s Bayern Munich, the moment between Ferdinand and the German boss was seen.
United fans spotted this moment and reacted on social media.
One said: “Ferdinand’s always got the inside scoop, bet that was an interesting chat.”
“Rio Ferdinand convincing Tuchel to join Man Utd next season”, wrote a second almost in agreement with the first.
Another commented: “Even the legends like Rio Ferdinand trying to convince him to join.”
The sentiment was shared by another who wrote: “Rio Ferdinand recruiting Thomas Tuchel for United”.
Countless other fans were commenting along similar lines with some being more subtle with what they were suggesting.
Would Tuchel be a good fit at Old Trafford?
All signs at Old Trafford seem to point toward Ten Hag departing this summer with a whimper, as a 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace has done him no favours.
So assuming he does go, the options on the table are slim and the best choice is undoubtedly Tuchel.
The German coach is a proven winner and won the Champions League during his time at Chelsea.
A proper coach, who would do an excellent job at United although he is a short-term fix.
He’s a manager who improves players and could get the best out of several players who are struggling right now.
The best option around this summer in the event Ten Hag is removed from his position.