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Mauricio Pochettino is amongst the contenders to becoming Manchester United’s next manager - and not for the first time.

Three years ago, the Red Devils confirmed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had been handed the role on a permanent basis. But Pochettino’s presence lurked like a shadow for large periods of his reign as the ex-Tottenham manager was touted as their future boss.

At the time, it was generally considered that any chance to appoint Pochettino would be too good to turn down. As a result, when Pochettino as axed by Tottenham in November 2019, a few months after Solskjaer signed a three-year deal, speculation was rife.

Solskjaer offered a message of sympathy to Pochettino, despite knowing full-well that his presence added pressure to his own job. “For Mauricio, it's always sad when one of your colleagues, a good man, loses his job, especially before Christmas, so I wish him all the best,” Solskjaer said.

Solskjaer also had to respond to the notion that United could look to appoint the Argentinian as his replacement. He downplayed the pressure and insisted it was something he would not consider as he got on with his own job. 

“No, it doesn't bother me at all,” said Solskjaer. “I’ve got the best job in the world