All points to Mauricio Pochettino becoming Manchester United's high managerial target to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, as per journalist Peter O'Rourke.
Manchester United have been looking for an alternative for Solskjaer, who was fired after Saturday's 4-1 loss to Watford.
And according to O'Rourke, the Red Devils' management was already focused on the former Spurs manager.
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What's the newest news on Mauricio Pochettino?
Pochettino is eager to quit Paris Saint-Germain and replace Solskjaer at Old Trafford, which reflects well for United's pursuit of the Argentine.
The Daily Mail reported that Mauricio Pochettino is set to leave PSG and become the new manager of Manchester United.
Pochettino was hired as a Manager of PSG in January this year.
The French titans have made a strong start to the 2021/22 season.
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They won Twelve of their first Fourteen Ligue 1 games and are almost guaranteed to advance to the Champions League knockout stages.
Moreover, the Daily Mail believes that the 49-year-old is uncomfortable in Paris less than a year after his appointment, with Pochettino and his family reportedly staying in a hotel.
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Pochettino guided PSG to domestic glory in his debut season, and the Les Parisiens are on track to regain the Ligue 1 trophy after a good start to the season.
Despite of having a front trio of Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe at his control, the ex-Tottenham manager has never seemed totally comfortable in France.
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Pochettino stated in July that he was "very excited" to sign a 1 year new contract, but he might now quit less than 6 months later.
And O'Rourke believes Pochettino, who ended above United 3 times as Spurs boss, is in line for a quick return to the Premier League, just over 2 years after being fired by Daniel Levy.
And O'Rourke believes Pochettino, who ended above United 3 times as Spurs boss, is in line for a quick return to the Premier League, just over 2 years after being fired by Daniel Levy.
What did O'Rourke have to say?
According to sources: "Mauricio Pochettino PSG manager appears to be their initial priority right now, based on all indications. In the past, he was a long-term goal for the United hierarchy."
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When Could Pochettino Take Over As Manager Of Manchester United?
From Pochettino's perspective, a summer hiring would be the best-case scenario. But, Gary Neville claims the former Tottenham Hotspur manager would jump at the opportunity to join Manchester United 'tomorrow.'
Additionally, it would be a difficult decision for Pochettino to left Messi and co. in the middle of a season, particularly when PSG has a strong possibility of winning the Champions League for the first time and is a certainty to win the champions league title.
Pochettino has a good chance of becoming Manchester United's next manager, although delaying it until the conclusion of the campaign would be ideal for him.
However, Pochettino is not the only prominent name who has been connected with the role.
Brendan Rodgers, Erik ten Hag, and Zinedine Zidane are just 3 of the notable names seeking to be Manchester United's new manager.
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