A talk with new manager to replace Jose Mourinho: ManUnited

Manchested United seems to open door for Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino on replacing Jose Mourinho of Old Trafford. 

A club source has confirmed to CoughtOffside that Ed Woodward and co. Have sounded out Pochettino over a future switch to United from their Premier League rivals Spurs.

Despite plenty of talk that Zinedine Zidane could be in line to replace Jose Mourinho, those links have cooled of late and it seems Pochettino is the perfect option.

This was recently claimed by the independent, who suggested other names may also be in the frame, but the impressive Argentine tactician is the leading candidate after his tremendous work in north London. 

Formal Chelsea boss Antonio Conte also appears to be in consideration after his strong work at Stamford Bridge,  though initial contacts have now been made luring Pochettino to United. 

CoughtOffside understands a move for Pochettino in the middle of the season is highly unlikely, though the club are keen to establish as soon as possible if he'd be keen on the job any time soon, perhaps in the summer. 

My understanding is United have started the process of sounding him out for job in the future, even if it's unlikely they'll get him straight away' a club source revealed to CoughtOffside.  There are other candidates but Pochettino is seen as by far the most ideal for the moment. Ed Woodward and others on the board are all in agreement on that'. 

Pochettino

The 46-years old has never won a major league trophy unlikly Zidane and Conte, but he has worked on a shoestring budget at Tottenham and turend them into one of most formidable teams in  Europe, making them rugular title contenders and competitors in the Champions League. 

One can only imagine what he'd do with this talented and underachieving Red Davils squad, with Paul Pogba and Alexi Sanches not looking the right fit under Mourinho at all.

Reports have suggested Mourinho may now have just one game to save his job, though the club may also hold off pulling the trigger if they cannot land Pochettino until the summer.

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