Manchester United have held talks with Mauricio Pochettino as they consider parting ways with Erik ten Hag ahead of next season.
According to a report from The Daily Telegraph, Manchester United are interested in having Mauricio Pochettino on their bench starting next season. While they have yet to make a decision regarding the future of Erik ten Hag, they have already met the representatives of the former PSG manager.
Erik ten Hag’s uncertain future at United
Erik ten Hag has recently guided the Red Devils to the FA Cup title following their win over rivals Manchester City. While he has helped them win another title, his future at the club remains uncertain.
Manchester United might have won a trophy, but their overall performance throughout the 2023/24 season has not been convincing enough. They have struggled to get going, and injuries have also hampered them.
The key decision-makers at the Manchester-based club will conduct a thorough review of their performance in the recently concluded season. Their manager’s fate will depend on the meeting that will take place this week.
While Ten Hag still feels he is the right man for the job, the Red Devils could end up sacking him. They have been preparing for his potential departure for a while now. They have been on the lookout for an ideal replacement and have been linked with quite a few top managers from across Europe.
Manchester United held talks with the representatives of Kieran McKenna last week. The Ipswich Town manager has helped the club gain back-to-back promotions, and the Red Devils are considering bringing him back to the club.
Manchester United hold talks for the services of Pochettino
Manchester United have since held talks with the representatives of Mauricio Pochettino, who was relieved of his duties by Chelsea last Tuesday. The Argentine took charge of the Blues last summer with the objective of reviving them.
Unfortunately, the move did not work out as planned after they had a poor start to the season. While things did improve towards the end, the former Tottenham manager was on the same page with the club. As a result, both parties ended up going their separate ways by mutual consent.
Pochettino was on Manchester United’s wishlist before they ended up signing Erik ten Hag. They have already reignited their interest in the Argentine manager by establishing contact with his representatives. If they do sack ten Hag, the former Chelsea manager will be one of the leading candidates to take over.
