Manchester United have ignored their £120m transfer 'guarantee' following Erik ten Hag news

Mauricio Pochettino and Harry Kane or Erik ten Hag and Ryan Gravenberch? No, this wasn't some rather elaborate football-themed Royal Rumble. Manchester United had a straight choice to make in the dugout. On the other hand, in the market, their impending selection might not be so simple - or desirable.

It was supposed to be a season for progression at Old Trafford and beyond. Alas, that could subsequently be billed as regression, at best, when it comes to sorting out packaging for the annual DVD review.

A swift move to the bargain bin will be in the offing, there. This really has been a trudge for dedicated match-goers and those who, simultaneously, observe from afar on TV or social media.

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With no trophies to add to the decorated yet dust-gathering cabinet, top four appears distant despite dreams (if you can call them that) being revived by a defeat for Arsenal at Crystal Palace. That was certainly enough to lighten the mood for Gary Neville as he poked fun on social media. So, too, it appears does Paris Saint-Germain coach Pochettino and his Premier League managerial credentials.

Neville has championed Pochettino from the start. But while the Argentine might have overhauled Ten Hag to be the chosen one, that temptation - which would have come with a £120m transfer 'guarantee' - has seemingly been overlooked as Ajax expect their own saviour to join United for another salvage mission.

You could picture the scene; Pochettino sworn in to bring the good times back while he poses for photographers standing side-by-side with shiny new signing Kane. Hold that back for another DVD or digital-age equivalent after their success together at Tottenham.

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