Man Utd warned Mauricio Pochettino is the "last person" to name as next manager

Gary Neville has made his pick between Erik Ten Hag, Mauricio Pochettino and Thomas Tuchel for the next Manchester United manager.Ajax head coach Ten Hag and PSG boss Pochettino have been the frontrunners to take over from interim manager Ralf Rangnick for next season. However, Tuchel's name entered the discussion after the UK Government's sanctions on Roman Abramovich left Chelsea in a state of crisis.With that in mind, Neville was discussing the situation on Instagram Live this week.

Manchester United fans believe Amad Diallo has hinted at Erik ten Hag's imminent Old Trafford arrival. The Ajax boss has emerged as one of the frontrunners to be appointed United's new manager come the end of the season, with Paris Saint-Germain head coach Mauricio Pochettino another leading candidate.

Manchester United supporters are predicting that Erik ten Hag might have taken a step closer to the Old Trafford dugout after Ajax were eliminated from the Champions League.

Manchester United in the summer.The Ajax boss has been persistently linked with the vacant Old Trafford role after his stunning work with the Dutch giants. During his five years at the helm in Holland, Ten Hag has guided Ajax to two Dutch titles and implemented an attractive brand of attacking football. A number of Premier League clubs, including Tottenham and Newcastle, have already tried to lure Ten Hag to England due to his impressive work at Ajax.

Erling Haaland in the summer transfer window could help Manchester United become favourites for Harry Kane’s signature. City are understood to be leading the race for Haaland, who is widely expected to leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season.Haaland’s £63million (€75m) release clause, which becomes active this summer, has attracted just about every major European club to his availability.After missing out on Kane last summer and failing to replace Sergio Aguero in January, Pep Guardiola is keen to land a world-class striker.While they do face competition, Real Madrid are more focused on signing Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain.One aspect City did not consider is that moving from Kane to Haaland could leave the former open for rivals United.

Manchester United are weighing up a summer move for Harry Kane, according to the Mirror.

Your Manchester United morning headlines for Monday, March 14.

Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that Lionel Messi and Neymar were affected after being booed by their own supporters during the win over Bordeaux on Sunday (March 13).Pochettino was left devastated after PSG fans tore into Messi and Neymar following their demoralising Champions League exit against Real Madrid in midweek.PSG led 2-0 on aggregate at half-time of the second leg following Kylian Mbappe's opener but were left stunned by Karim Benzema's astounding second-half hat-trick.The result means that their wait for major glory was extended by at least one more season despite their heavy spending - and fans knew who to target.Messi and Neymar were both booed relentlessly despite their 3-0 victory - and former Tottenham boss Pochettino cut a forlorn figure after the final whistle.Pochettino said: "No one likes this context, it made me sad."Everyone who loves PSG is sad after the disappointment of Madrid. I’m sad with what I experienced today."Are PSG fans right to boo Lionel Messi and Neymar? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionWhen asked if the players were affected, Pochettino added: "We were all affected.

Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool it wasn't overnight success. It takes time put the building blocks in place to challenge year after year." United host Atletico Madrid on Tuesday evening having managed a 1-1 draw in the last 16 first leg.Ferdinand believes shock success in Europe's elite competition isn't impossible."They've got to use someone like Chelsea last season as an inspiration," he added.

Manchester United are considering appointing reportedly has a ‘mole’ in the dressing room informing him of issues.According to a report in EPSN, there is at least one coach in the frame for the position who has made use of his own contacts to ‘assess how committed key players are to remain at United in an effort to discover how big of a rebuild is required.’Manchester United chiefs - who have begun the process of searching for candidates - are growing worried that the recent furor around the club will be detrimental to bringing in their first choice boss. The same report states that the risk of missing out on Champions League football and the uncertainty of star players’ futures could also have a negative impact on the hiring process.

Antonio Conte insists he was never in contention to manage Manchester United this season and has played down claims he did not fit the profile of candidate they were looking to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Mauricio Pochettino has a strict term for Manchester United if he is to agree to become their next manager.The PSG head coach has been one of the top candidates for the role since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sacking last November.And the possibility of him joining the Red Devils this summer looks more likely than ever after his side collapsed to a 3-2 defeat in the Champions League against Real Madrid. Pochettino is facing the sack which would mean Old Trafford chiefs could swoop and not have to pay the French club compensation.As per the Daily Mail, to get him on board they must first convince him he is their number one choice.They claim Pochettino wants assurances from United that he is top of the pile of their options.So far it has seemed finely balanced between him and Ajax boss Erik ten Hag, who has recently begun English lessons and appears keen on the role.The former Tottenham manager is said to searching for a return to England where his family have remained while he has lived in a Paris hotel since January last year. Where would United finish under Pochettino? Let us know in the comments section. Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Manchester United.PSG boss Pochettino suffered a huge blow this week as his side were beaten in dramatic fashion to be dumped out of the Champions League by Real Madrid.The Argentine is being linked with the vacant permanent managerial position at Manchester United.With Ralf Rangnick set to move into an upstairs role at the end of the season, several of the biggest names in management are being tipped to take over at Old Trafford.But Pochettino is thought to be one of those at the top of the club's wish list, along with Ajax coach Erik ten Hag.HAVE YOUR SAY! Would Pochettino be a good fit at Man Utd? Comment down belowAccording to The Athletic, Pochettino is showing signs that he is interested in taking over at United.It is claimed that the former Tottenham manager has asked his confidants about life in Manchester and the club structure at United in recent months.United are not thought to see the recent defeat to Real Madrid as too much of an issue with Pochettino, given PSG's history in the Champions League.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Thomas Tuchel has emerged as a possible manager candidate for Manchester United, following the UK government's sanctions against Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich casting doubt over the German's future at Chelsea.

Barcelona rival Lionel Messi.The Croatia hero helped Real Madrid into the Champions League quarter-finals with a stunning comeback win over PSG on Wednesday - with Messi cutting a forlorn figure.Kylian Mbappe's opener on the night meant the home side would need to score twice to force extra-time - but Karim Benzema shouldered responsibility with a 17 minute hat-trick.Messi's night was summed up by the aforementioned clash with a man two years his senior in Modric, who yet again proved himself to be one of the best in Europe.Looking to break following Benzema's first goal, Messi was met side-by-side by Modric who looked to end the counter-attack before it posed real danger.Although many might've accepted a booking after seeing who it was bringing the ball upfield, the 36-year-old bided his time until there was an opportunity to pounce.The former Spurs man then expertly slid the ball into touch while sending Messi flying - with many viewers spotting the reaction of Messi.Having bounced back to his feet, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner made sure not to show any signs of stress, with commentator Glenn Hoddle branding it his best "poker face".

Manchester United managerial candidate Mauricio Pochettino is 'pretty certain' he will leave Paris Saint-Germain in the summer, according to reports.

Your Manchester United evening headlines for Thursday, March 10:

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes Paris Saint-Germain should follow Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Madrid blueprint to end their Champions League struggles.

Former Arsenal and England midfielder Paul Merson insists it will be "absolutely impossible" for Manchester United to compete with Liverpool and Manchester City next season, even with a new manager in place.

News broke this week that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich had been sanctioned by the UK government as part of their attempts to crack down on wealthy Russians with assets within the country.

Dimitar Berbatov has warned Manchester United not to necessarily go for the obvious choice in regards to appointing their next permanent manager. Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino remains a favourite for the role and is the popular pick among United players to replace Ralf Rangnick in the summer, with Ajax coach Erik ten Hag also under consideration.