The process was quite black and white from the outside, where the match is perceived as a straight penalty between Ten Hag and Pochettino. Julen Lopetegui has already committed to his future at Sevilla, while Luis Enrique has confirmed that he will lead Spain to this year’s World Cup. However, The Telegraph reports that an unnamed third candidate is no longer being interviewed for the role by United. He suggests that the board remains open-minded about who could replace Ralph Rangnick at the end of the season. READ MORE: Manchester United and Ajax “have already discussed” the announcement and the compensation of Eric ten Hague The Red Devils have also clarified the financial cost of any deal for the 52-year-old. It is understood that they would have to cough up around εκατο 4 million as compensation to get rid of him from his contract with Ajax. United States sources also denied that discussions had taken place on the timing of any possible announcement. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain is believed to be ready to split with Pochettino at the end of the season. The Argentine has endured a difficult course since replacing Thomas Tuchel in January 2021, after failing to win Ligue 1 last season. It came under fire in recent weeks after the Champions League capitulation against Real Madrid, which has since been followed by a 3-0 defeat in Monaco. PSG would have to pay Pochettino and his staff around 17 17 million to relieve them of their duties. That number could be saved if Pochettino accepted any offer from United.
