Excitement at Old Trafford As Manchester United Edge Closer to Appointing Permanent Manager
FootballMan United Stars Name Experienced Manager They Want as Permanent Boss
- Man United are in the market in search of a permanent manager who will take over at the end of the season
- Mauricio Pochettino's name is understood to have featured prominently, with the Argentine a long-term target for United
- Reports suggest United players are open to having the former Tottenham boss who is currently attached with PSG take charge
- However, Ralf Rangnick is believed to favour a move for Ajax boss Ten Hag who he contends would be an ideal fit
Man United players are reportedly pushing to have the club appoint Mauricio Pochettino as the permanent manager.
United are currently in the market in search of a substantive manager who will take charge of the club at the end of the ongoing season.
Who would United appoint to the role?
Pochettino's name has often been floated for the Old Trafford job and was at one time touted as a possible successor to Jose Mourinho before United opted for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
It is understood United's hierarchy holds the Argentine tactician in high regard and are confident they can prise him away from Paris Saint-Germain.
The Sun reports such a move would be fully supported by United players who are desperate to see Pochettino appointed.
According to the publication, new United chief executive Richard Arnold is expected to intensify the pursuit of the former Tottenham boss.
Rangnick holds a different view
Despite United players having an admiration for Pochettino, the club's interim boss Ralf Rangnick is said to be holding a different view.
Rangnick, who was appointed manager on a temporary basis is expected to play an influential role in United's hunt for a permanent boss.
The German tactician is believed to favour a move for Ajax boss Ten Hag who has been fantastic for the Dutch giants.
Ten Hag is believed to match the Red Devils' requirements for an ideal manager - including playing attractive football and regularly challenging for silverware.
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Earlier, Sports Brief reported Manchester United’s hopes for a top-four finish took a stumble as they were frustrated to a 1-1 draw by bottom-side Burnley at Turf Moor on Tuesday, February 8.
Paul Pogba’s first-half goal was cancelled out by Jay Rodriguez’s clever finish past David De Gea two minutes after halftime.
It proved to be the same story for the Red Devils, who once again paid the price for their wastefulness in front of goal.