Manchester United could still appoint current Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's successor this season, according to journalist Dean Jones.

What's the story?

The Northern Irishman is believed to be high up on the United hierarchy's wishlist as they line up possible replacements for Solskjaer following their disappointing start to the campaign.

Several reports have claimed that Rodgers is the leading candidate to take over the Old Trafford hot seat, but it seems as though the Glazers will keep faith with their Norwegian tactician for the time being.

However, transfer insider Jones has refused to rule out Solskjaer being replaced by the 48-year-old before the campaign comes to a close amid mounting pressure.

He told GIVEMESPORT: "I wouldn't rule it out later in the season somewhere if United can't ride this out. It seems strange but it is definitely plausible from what I'm hearing."

Man Utd fans will be excited

News that Rodgers could take the reins at United over the coming months will leave a large section of the club's supporters feeling excited.

The former Celtic boss has cultivated an enviable reputation as one of British football's most astute and innovative tacticians in recent years, guiding the Hoops to seven major trophies in just two-and-a-half years.

He then continued to prove his credentials at the King Power Stadium, guiding the Foxes to consecutive fifth-place finishes in the Premier League before claiming the FA Cup and Community Shield.

Solskjaer, on the other hand, is yet to find a piece of silverware during his tenure with the Red Devils, overseeing an agonising trophy drought for the 20-time English champions.

The Scandinavian's good work should not be forgotten, though. Consecutive top-four finishes for the first time since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, a successful squad rebuild, and the blooding of several academy graduates have all marked his tenure.

However, concerns over whether Solskjaer is capable of taking United to the next step in their development and competing with the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool for major honours are ever-increasing.

A ceiling appears to have been reached under his tutelage, and therefore, Rodgers' arrival would be welcomed by many in United's fanbase.

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