PSG were embarrassingly dumped out of the Champions League in the last-16 despite leading 2-0 at half-time in the second leg of their tie against Real Madrid. A Karim Benzema hat-trick completed a remarkable turnaround.
The Parisians missed out on the Ligue 1 title for only the second time in seven years last term, surprisingly pipped to the division by Lille. Pochettino had been appointed four months prior to the end of the campaign.
The 50-year-old’s relationships with key players, including star attacking trio Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar, have been questioned. With a dressing room full of big personalities, United have swerved the former Southampton head coach.
Meanwhile, the publication also backs up reports that Ten Hag is keen to bring in people with previous experience at United. Former striker Robin van Persie and Sir Alex Ferguson’s ex-assistant Steve McLaren have been suggested as possible backroom staff.