The former midfielder has been an impressive figure in the Italian Serie A this season.
Motta's Bologna are known for their expansive football, while the head coach enjoys experimenting with formations.
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Per La Repubblica, Manchester United are inquiring about bringing Motta to England.
He would be seen as a replacement for Dutchman Erik ten Hag, who is on thin ice.
United have the INEOS group running their football operations after Sir Jim Ratcliffe bought a minority stake in the club.