Kathmandu, June13,

Former France captain and 1998 worldcup winner Zinedine Zidane is among the favourites to replace Mauricio Pochettino at Paris Saint-Germain. Paris Saint-Germain are trying to convince Zinedine Zidane to become their new manager and replace Mauricio Pochettino according to the ESPN.

According to the ESPN, the two parties are not close to an agreement, with Zidane's entourage denying reports that a deal is done. However, there are discussions, via a third party, and even if the outcome remains uncertain there is hope at PSG that a deal could be done.

He is seen by many as the perfect manager to deal with PSG's star-studded squad, which includes Lionel Messi, Neymar, Sergio Ramos and Kylian Mbappe, and finally win the club's first Champions League title.

But Zidane is keen on coaching the France national team after Didier Deschamps leaves. That could be in December following the World Cup or even after the 2024 European Championship.

PSG are considering a clause in Zidane's contract that would allow him to take the France job when it becomes available.