Gary Neville has received backing to take charge of Manchester United from one of his former Valencia players. The ex-Red Devils defender embarked on a brief and ill-fated managerial stint back in 2015 when he accepted the role with the La Liga outfit.

However, the appointment proved catastrophic as he was dismissed after merely 28 matches. Throughout his tenure at the Mestalla, he secured only three victories in the league. Nevertheless, former Valencia and Manchester City forward Alvaro Negredo reckons the 50-year-old could prove a suitable option for the Old Trafford hot seat amid the current pressure on Ruben Amorim.

In conversation with Coin Poker, the ex-Spain striker said: "It also depends on the situation at Manchester United. I think he was a very important player for Manchester United. He's a player who gave a lot to English football.

"Perhaps, similar to Valencia at that time, it's a United team who haven't been consistently at the top for a long time, and perhaps now wouldn't be the best moment.

"But it is also true that changes come when the team is not in a good moment. I would...