By criticizing Simeone's management and tactical approach, Fowler believes that Manchester United fans would not accept it.

This editorial from Fowler in the Daily Mirror was written in response to a startling proposal from Manchester United great Gary Neville that Simeone may be a strong contender for the manager's post, despite the fact that he admitted such a move was highly unlikely.

Simeone has achieved remarkable success in La Liga, winning two titles and making it to two Champions League finals despite having less money to spend than Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Fowler, on the other hand, does not want Simeone's defensive style of football to be rewarded with a high-profile position in the Premier League, and has instead suggested Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi as a possible surprise candidate to take over at Old Trafford.

When Fowler heard Neville say that his old club should hire Diego Simeone as their next manager, he laughed. Honestly. C’mon. I'm not saying he's anti-football, but some of the shenanigans his team engages in, some of the heinous acts they commit, and the strategies they employ. At Manchester United, this is not the case. Within weeks, the supporters would be calling him out on it, and even if he ended up winning something as a result of it, they would not put up with it for long. Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alex Ferguson have set a high bar for how United should perform on the field, and this expectation has been reinforced by their actions.

The character of Simeone does not fit in with that. He doesn't fit in with anyone who enjoys football, and he primarily exists to prevent opponents from engaging in football. This is something that should be avoided at all costs. And that is what I mean by "identification" in this context. It is not enough to just be successful - even if this is manifestly beneficial. At Old Trafford, Jose Mourinho learned this lesson the hard way. Clubs require a match between a manager and his or her ideology, as well as a winning team, and his or her philosophy did not match."

Robbie Fowler believes Diego Simeone isn't right for United.

"However, I have a message for them," he continued. Filippo Inzaghi's younger brother, Simone, was born in the same year. He has managed to elevate Inter above the drab football of Antonio Conte, despite the fact that the club is in financial difficulty. They are in contention for the league title, they played well – and I believe above their level – against Liverpool in the Champions League, and they have done so while operating within strict financial limits.

In the previous season, he played for Lazio, where he won three trophies and was quite popular with the fans. Would it be a risky proposition? Yes, without a doubt. Although the club needs a 'name', they also require someone who has the potential to establish something today.