Manuel Pellegrini, 51, is a highly rated manager and tactician in South America and has managed many top clubs to success, clubs that include River Plate and San Lorenzo and now wants to conquer Europe.

"Manuel has been invited to send his CV to Manchester United," said Pellegrini's agent.

Since Carlos Queiroz's dream departure to Real Madrid, Sir Alex hasn't rushed to finding an assistant and Mike Phelan has been his short-term No.2.

Managers such as Mark Hughes, Martin Jol and Fernando Vasquez have all been linked with a right-hand role at Old Trafford but all said they're not interested.

Manuel Pellegrini

Clubs as manager: U.de Chile (1988 - 1989), Palestino (1990 - 1992), O Higgins (1992 - 1993), U.Catolica (1994 - 1996), Palestino (1998), Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito (1999 - 2000), San Lorenzo (2001-2002), River Plate (2002-2003).

Titles as manager: Copa Interamericana (1994 - U.Catolica), Torneo de Apertura (1995 - U.Catolica), Torneo Ecuatoriano (1999 - Liga de Quito), Torneo de Clausura (2001 - San Lorenzo), Copa Mercosur (2001 - San Lorenzo), Torneo de Clausura (2003 - River Plate)

Verdict: The South-American, nicknamed 'The Engineer' wants to see out his managerial career by conquering Europe and winning some titles in the continent. He may see the roll as No.2 as a path-way to fulfilling his dreams like Carlos Queiroz. He is very highly regarded in South-American countries and some may see him as a hero and the South-American Sir Alex Ferguson.