Fans convinced Pochettino was born to be Man Utd boss and demand club hire him after public come-and-get-me plea

MAURICIO POCHETTINO has put Manchester United on red alert after admitting that he would “love” to return to the Premier League.

And the 47-year-old’s comments have already left the Red Devils fanbase excited after believing he was born to be the boss at Old Trafford.

The Argentine has been out of work since being axed as Tottenham boss in November – just five months after taking the club to their first-ever Champions League final.

Pochettino has long been admired at United, with fans even calling for the board to hire himfollowing a humiliating 3-1 loss to neighbours Manchester City last month.

After time re-charging his batteries in Spain and his native Argentina since leaving north London, he has now revealed his ambition to return to the Prem.

He told the In The Pinkpodcast: “To be honest, I would love to work in the Premier League.

“It’s going to be difficult, I know, and for now it’s a moment to wait and we’ll see what happens.

“I’m ready and waiting for a new challenge. I have the belief and confidence that the next challenge will be fantastic.”

Poch’s comments fueled rumours he could be the man to succeed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer if the Norwegian fails to deliver Champions League football.

And fans have already begun demanding that the club hire him, with one tweeting: “This guy will make Pogba and martial generational again.”

Another said: “Mauricio Pochettino isnt even hiding away anymore with his comments. Hes remaining patient knowing his time will come. He was born to be a United manager.”

A third added: “Hes literally begging United to come for him. Would be my number one choice in the summer even before any player.”

However not all fans were in favour of Pochettino’s arrival, with one more replying: “Love Pochettino but Id rather keep Solskjaer. He has the potential to manage United for a decade.”