Manchester United have decided to sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following an emergency board meeting after the shock 4-1 defeat by Watford on Saturday, according to Daily Mail.

Co-owner Joel Glazer reportedly called for an emergency meeting on Saturday night following the defeat to Watford.

Solskjaer seemed resigned to leaving the club after watching his Manchester United team collapse at Vicarage Road, giving a ‘farewell’ wave to the travelling fans and admitting in a post-match interview: ‘I am very low.’

Joel Glazer want former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane to become the next Manchester United boss following the decision to sack Solskjaer.

Joel Glazer has reportedly told United officials to ramp up the pursuit of Zidane. It was previously understood that the Frenchman had no desire to take the reins at Old Trafford during mid-season, though is now set to be greeted with a charm offensive as United look to bring him in.