Max Allegri puts Man Utd on red alert with plan to return to dugout in September

Massimiliano Allegri has been promoting his new book in Paris. [Courtesy]

Former Juventus and AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri has suggested he wants to be back in a job by September- with Manchester United said to be among the clubs monitoring the Italian's situation.

Allegri has been on a sabbatical since leaving his post at Juve at the end of last season but admitted he is ready for a return after enjoying his time out of the spotlight.