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Manchester United have started talks with Mauricio Pochettino about replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford, according to a report.
MirrorAccording to Metro, Manchester United has contacted Pochettino about the possibility of taking the reins of Solskjaer.
The same article states that Pochettino has resisted the temptation to return to management despite several potential opportunities presented to him over the past year.
According to the same story, Sir Alex Ferguson is a huge fan of Pochettino after his impact on Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
The report reveals that the club is satisfied with the quality of Manchester United’s squad, but the Red Devils are concerned about Solskjaer’s training.
Mirror they claim Pochettino could be drawn to Manchester United given his preference for working without a football director, which the Red Devils don’t have.
Manchester United have already lost twice in three Premier League games this season to pressure Solskjaer in his second full season in charge at Old Trafford.
Crystal Palace won 3-1 against Manchester United at Old Trafford in the first top flight match before the Red Devils achieved a 3-2 victory over Brighton.
Manchester United suffered a humiliating 6-1 loss to Tottenham at Old Trafford on Sunday, calling into question their ability to compete in the top four this season.
The Red Devils signed Donny van de Beek, Alex Telles, Edinson Cavani, Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo this summer.
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