Manchester United have been turned away after making their first approach to PSG about managerial target Mauricio Pochettino, say reports.
The former Spurs boss is widely understood to be the Red Devils’ top candidate to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was sacked last week following a 4-1 Premier League defeat to Watford.
A report in the Manchester Evening News says that United have been offered encouragement about Pochettino’s willingness to leave the French club for them mid-season.
The Argentine isn’t happy in the French capital and is said to be open to a Manchester move, despite publicly talking down the prospect.
Ahead of his side’s Champions League clash with Manchester City on Wednesday, he said: “Rumours are there, we need to live with that."
“We are so focused, giving 100 per cent to get our best from the club and the players. I am so happy at Paris Saint-Germain, for tomorrow we are so focused to get the best results we can."
But reports say that he isn’t being considered as an option to lead the club for the rest of the season, as United have drawn up a five-man interim manager shortlist.
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