MAURICIO POCHETTINO is the overwhelming favourite to become Manchester United’s next permanent manager.
The pressure is back on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after Wednesday’s defeat to Paris Saint-Germain left the club’s Champions League ambitions hanging in the balance.
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And bookmakers Paddy Power have responded by slashing their odds of the Argentine tactician rocking up at Old Trafford.
Pochettino is now the heavy odds-on price of 1/4 to be appointed as Solskjaer’s successor.
Former Juventus boss and six-time Serie A winner Massimiliano Allegri is a distant second in the betting market at 9/2.
Two current Premier League managers in Ralph Hasenhuttl and Brendan Rodgers are next at 11/1 and 18/1 respectively.
RB Leipzig’s Julian Nagelsmann and PSG’s Thomas Tuchel are locked at 25s with Luis Enrique still further behind at 33/1.
Next permanent Man Utd manager odds – Paddy Power
- Mauricio Pochettino – 1/4
- Massimiliano Allegri – 9/2
- Ralph Hasenhuttl – 11/1
- Brendan Rodgers – 18/1
- Julian Nagelsmann – 25/1
- Thomas Tuchel – 25/1
- Luis Enrique – 33/1
- Gary Neville – 100/1
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Pochettino is still a free agent having been sacked and replaced by Jose Mourinho in November 2019.
His stock remains high having led Spurs to top-three finishes in three of his first four seasons in charge.
The 48-year-old has been linked with several jobs at top European clubs in recent months.
Real Madrid and PSG are reportedly interested, so Ed Woodward and Co. might have to act quickly to beat their rivals to the punch.
Spokesperson, Sam Rosbottom said: “After another disappointing night in the Champions League for Man United, their future in the competition is on a knife edge, it comes down to one final group game against RB Leipzig next week.
“If they are eliminated from the group stage many will consider it a failure and Solskjaer’s position will no doubt be questioned.
“If the club choose to replace him, it’s clear in the betting who they will look to get in. Mauricio Pochettino is the huge odds-on favourite at 1/4 to be the next permanent manager at Old Trafford.
“Meanwhile, Massimiliano Allegri is second favourite at 9/2, with Ralph Hasenhuttl 11/1 and Brendan Rodgers 18/1.”
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