Manchester United told why Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl would improve them

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.

Your Manchester United evening headlines for Thursday, March 10:

Manchester United coach Michael Carrick has admitted that his former side made a mistake in not giving Donny van de Beek regular game time.The Netherlands international was signed by United in 2020 but never managed to tie down a spot in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s starting eleven.Van de Beek has since signed for Everton on loan in what should allow him to finally adjust to life in the Premier League, now being managed by Frank Lampard.And Carrick is pleased to see that the 24-year-old is flourishing under the management of his former international team-mate. Speaking to Premier League Productions, via the Manchester Evening News : “I am delighted for Donny. He is a terrific lad.

Ralph Hasenhuttl has downplayed reports touting him as the next Manchester United manager, insisting he ignores speculation over his future.

Here are your morning headlines for Wednesday, March 9.

Mauricio Pochettino is 'no longer favourite' to become Manchester United's next permanent manager.

Pep Guardiola has faced Manchester United on two occasions in the Premier League this season and each time, he's provided a tactical masterclass. When the two sides met in November, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was in the charge of the Reds and to ensure his team remained defensively resolute, he opted for a back three system.

Ralf Rangnick's refusal to hand Juan Mata even a single minute of Premier League playing time at Manchester United has caused 'confusion' as clubs circle for his signature.The veteran former Spain international midfielder joined the club from Chelsea back in 2014 and made at least 32 appearances in each of the six full seasons that followed.However, after falling out of favour under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and making only nine league appearances last season, he is yet to play domestically under Rangnick.Although that would be understandable had the Red Devils been playing consistently good football - many wonder how he hasn't been able to have any sort of involvement.The Athletic report of sources that say Mata is training 'very well' and has no fitness issues, causing confusion as to why he has not featured under Rangnick.It is added that several La Liga clubs have made enquires about signing Mata in the summer, after he agreed a 12-month extension last summer.That could mean that Mata's final Premier League tally for United remains at 34 goals from 189 outings, having won four trophies with the club.Rangnick said when asked about the four first-team United players who are out of contract in the summer back in February: "I don’t know.

Resentment remains rife in the Manchester United dressing room over the selection strategy that has affected a number of players.

Former midfielder Roy Keane has suggested that Manchester United's players are not giving their all for Ralf Rangnick due to his status as interim manager.

Ralf Rangnick has hinted that he already 'knows who he wants' to replace him as Manchester United's new boss.And he's refused to rule out Erik ten Hag, as speculation persists that the Dutchman is Rangnick's top choice for the role.Rangnick was handed the reins on an interim basis after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was axed back in November.The German is set to move from the dugout into a two-year consultancy role at the end of the season - meaning he'll have a big say in who succeeds him at Old Trafford. Rangnick revealed that he's already made his mind up about the vacancy, although he's not yet discussed it with the United hierarchy.He told Sky Sports: "So far we haven't at all spoken about that, nobody, not just [United football director] John Murtough but nobody else, we haven't had that topic in the last weeks and months since I'm here.

Gary Neville has admitted he has doubts over whether Erik ten Hag and Mauricio Pochettino are suitable for Manchester United.

Manchester United are looking at Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl to become their new manager over the summer.Ralf Rangnick is currently in the United hot seat, but only on an interim basis after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked last year.

Manchester United have added Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl to their managerial shortlist as the pursuit of a permanent head coach continues.

Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold has revealed he will be supporting Manchester United against Manchester City this weekend.

Manchester City will host the second Manchester derby of the season on Sunday afternoon, as Manchester United visit the Etihad in the Premier League.

Former Man City defender Micah Richards has made his prediction ahead of his old club taking on United in the Manchester derby.

Pep Guardiola revealed back in 2014 that he may have been offered the chance to take over at Manchester United by Sir Alex Ferguson.

Danny Murphy doesn't believe Carlo Ancelotti is the right man for Manchester United and that they missed the boat with Antonio Conte.

Here are your Manchester City morning headlines on Friday, March 4.

Carlo Ancelotti has is the latest name to be linked to the Manchester United manager’s job – and it’s not the first time he’s been touted for a move to Old Trafford.