Manchester United icon Roy Keane sends Pep Guardiola message Man City fans will hate

Former Manchester United captain and Republic of Ireland international Roy Keane has urged the English FA to chase Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola to fill their vacant managerial position.

England are currently being managed on an interim basis by Lee Carsley. However, the Three Lions' U21s coach informed the media during this international break that he has been asked to lead the country until November when he passes on control a new manager.

Speculation has since intensified as to who could be approached if Carsley is not the man to replace Gareth Southgate. United linked Thomas Tuchel surged in popularity with the bookmakers on Friday with Graham Potter and Eddie Howe also mentioned.

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Following England's victory over Finland in the Nations League, there was a consensus amongst Keane and fellow pundit Ian Wright that there was a lack of options on the table. At the end of the discussion, the former United man threw out one last name who England should be looking at.

"Go after Pep," he insisted on ITV Sport. "His contract is up in the summer. Go for the best."

Such a suggestion by Keane is unlikely to be welcomed among the City fans who at the last home game paid for a banner in Catalonian which pleaded with Guardiola to say. Speaking in July about his future, the Blues' boss said: "When I'm leaving, I will say I'm leaving, but I didn't say that.

"We will see what happens. But I will not rule it out absolutely to extend my contract.

"I would love to stay because I would love to stay. Nine years today in the same club is an eternity.

"So I want to be sure it's the right decision. Not just for me, for the club, for the players."