Sir Alex Ferguson’s comments explain why Man Utd can’t appoint Antonio Conte

Daily Mirror reporter Felix Keith argues that Antonio Conte would not be a suitable fit for Manchester United due to his demand for control over transfers and intense management methods. Keith highlights past comments from Sir Alex Ferguson stating that the traditional role where a manager controls every aspect of a club has largely disappeared in modern football.

Manchester United considered Conte alongside Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann following a poor run of two wins in 12 games under Michael Carrick. However, Carrick has been retained ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash against Chelsea following a 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth. Meanwhile, Conte recently issued a statement denying reports regarding his financial demands and requests for full control.