Man Utd manager boost with target ‘open’ to Old Trafford switch, ‘at odds’ with current club

Manchester United have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of manager target Mauricio Pochettino, according to a report.

United are busy searching for Ralf Rangnick’s long-term replacement as the German will finish his role as interim boss in the summer. 63-year-old Rangnick will then take up his new job as a club consultant for the next two years.

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Pochettino has been on United’s radar since his days managing Tottenham. The former centre-back turned Spurs into genuine domestic and European contenders between 2014 and 2019.

However, he was unable to cap off their success with a trophy. They finished second in the Premier League in 2016-17 and reached the Champions League final in 2019, only to lose to Liverpool.

Pochettino, who currently manages Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain, is one of several targets for the Red Devils. Zinedine Zidane, Erik ten Hag and Brendan Rodgers are also on their shortlist, according to various reports.

But Pochettino could become the frontrunner following the latest from the Daily Mirror, who cite Goal in France.

They claim 49-year-old Pochettino is ‘open’ to joining United after falling out with the PSG hierarchy. His frustrations lay with sporting director Leonardo in particular.

Pochettino wanted the club to trim his squad in the