MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly made contact with both Mauricio Pochettino and Erik ten Hag in their hunt for a new permanent manager.
Ralf Rangnick, who replaced Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as interim boss in November, is set to move into a consultancy role this summer.
Man Utd have made contact with Mauricio Pochettino and Erik ten Hag in their manager hunt
Ajax boss Ten Hag is favourite to replace interim gaffer Ralf Rangnick
And the Guardian claims United have narrowed down their shortlist to two candidates.
Paris Saint-Germain boss Pochettino is thought to be the players’ top choice.
Meanwhile, Ten Hag has impressed with his bold attacking tactics at Ajax.
And United are now said to be in dialogue with representatives for both men.
However, it’s reckoned Pochettino is no longer favourite for the job.
That’s because United fear PSG will put up a stiff fight to keep him in the French capital.
Poch is under contract until 2023.
But while the former Spurs boss is open to a Premier League return, PSG expect him to see out his deal unless they sack him.
That means Ten Hag is now favourite to take charge at United.
Indeed, Rangnick is said to prefer him as the next manager.
And Ten Hag is reportedly taking English lessons ahead of an anticipated move to the Theatre of Dreams.
According to bookmakers, Antonio Conte, Carlo Ancelotti and Diego Simeone – as well as Rangnick himself – are considered the next most likely candidates.
