Mauricio Pochettino is amongst the contenders to becoming Manchester United’s next manager - and not for the first time.
Three years ago, the Red Devils confirmed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had been handed the role on a permanent basis. But Pochettino’s presence lurked like a shadow for large periods of his reign as the ex-Tottenham manager was touted as their future boss.
At the time, it was generally considered that any chance to appoint Pochettino would be too good to turn down. As a result, when Pochettino as axed by Tottenham in November 2019, a few months after Solskjaer signed a three-year deal, speculation was rife.
