Manchester United Interview Former Premier League Club Manager Ahead of Next Season

Manchester United Interview Former Premier League Club Manager Ahead of Next Season

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:59 PM
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  • Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with a move to join Manchester United and he has been interviewed at the club
  • Ajax manager Erik ten Hag is also heavily linked with the Old Trafford job as reports say the tactician also had a chat with the club
  • Manchester United are desperately making efforts in signing a new manager ahead of the coming season

English Premier League outfit Manchester United are closing in on appointing a new manager after interviewing PSG’s Mauricio Pochettino for the plum job ahead of the coming season.

The Argentine tactician has been officially poached about taking on the role when this current season ends.

Mirror reports that Pochettino was interviewed earlier in the week, as it comes days after the club had a discussion with Ajax boss Erik ten Hag as part of the ongoing process to appoint a new permanent manager this summer.

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Mauricio Pochettino has been interviewed for the Manchester United job. Photo: David Ramos
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It is believed that Ten Hag is positioned as the favourite, but Manchester United officials will ensure to interview all applicants before the final decision is made.

Pochettino has been heavily linked to becoming the Red Devils’ boss for some time now as he is the preferred choice of Sir Alex Ferguson.

The manager is set to be sacked by PSG this summer, following their Champions League exit to Real Madrid, which would mean United would not have to pay any compensation for him.

Luis Enrique on the radar of Manchester United

Meanwhile, Luis Enrique has emerged as a real contender for the vacant Man United managerial job. The Red Devils are hunting for a new manager who will take charge at the end of the season when interim boss Ralf Rangnick steps down.

Enrique is now a genuine contender for the role despite his current attachment with the Spain national team as United chiefs consider their options as they look to hire a permanent manager this summer.

It is understood a move for the Spaniard will be cheaper as the Red Devils would not have to pay ‘top dollar’ to land his services.

Tuchel speaks after being linked with Man Utd job

Sports Brief earlier reported that Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has broken his silence over speculation he could dump the Blues and take up the Old Trafford role.

Tuchel has continually been linked with the Man United managerial job in the wake of Chelsea's financial crisis.

The west London club were recently dealt a blow after embattled owner Roman Abramovich was slapped with sanctions by the UK government.

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Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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