Manchester United under pressure to appoint manager amid Real Madrid interest in Mauricio Pochettino – Paper Round

The pressure is on at Old Trafford Manchester United are being forced to speed up their decision over the appointment of a new manager, according to the Mail. The Premier League club have reportedly whittled their shortlist down to Mauricio Pochettino, Erik ten Hag, Julen Lopetegui and Luis Enrique – with the current Paris Saint-Germain and Ajax managers leading the race for a spot in the Old Trafford dugout. It is expected that Pochettino and Ten Hag will leave their current roles at the end of the season, but the Mail reveal that the pair have started to attract attention from elsewhere, therefore putting pressure on United to make a decision on their appointment.

Pochettino is now on Real Madrid’s radar, while Ten Hag has spoken with two other “Champions League-level” clubs. Ad/> /> TransfersPogba in line for shock Premier League switch — Paper Round15 HOURS AGO Paper Round’s view: Manchester United don’t hold the same power that they once did. 10 years ago, any manager would have held out for the opportunity to work at Old Trafford, but now the club does not have the same reputation.

The Red Devils may not even be competing in the Champions League next season – so Pochettino and Ten Hag will be offered the opportunity to compete in Europe’s elite competition elsewhere. Despite all of this – United just need to make their decision. Announce their new manager, so the club can bury the current campaign and start to think about next season.

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