Manchester United look to replace Erik Ten Hag with former Chelsea manager

Manchester United and Bayern Munich have been on high alert following Mauricio Pochettino's exit from Chelsea. Pochettino's availability for quick employment has put him on both United and Bayern' radars. Argentine coach Pochettino departed Chelsea by mutual agreement on Tuesday night, citing amicable but insurmountable disputes with club owners over the team's future orientation.

The 52-year-old's presence in the open managerial market instantly alters the summer actions of a number of prominent clubs. There has been a scarcity of highly experienced but yet relatively young managers available, and Pochettino would provide a ready-made alternative for one of Europe's top clubs.

Pochettino transformed Chelsea's season, taking them from 11th place in April to sixth place in the Premier League with only one defeat in the final 15 games. Both Manchester United and Bayern Munich have taken note of his form, as well as the tactical intricacy with which he achieved it. United have been debating whether to remove Erik ten Hag for a while, with the Dutch manager battling with an eighth-place result and even a negative goal differential.

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The Red Devils are expected to prevail in the FA Cup final versus neighbours Manchester City this weekend, but some believe that even a win at Wembley would be insufficient to keep Ten Hag in charge. New owners. INEOS is said to be a long-time admirer of Pochettino and the footballing philosophy, and given his availability, United might make a speedy move.

Bayern are said to have included Pochettino to their managerial shortlist, as they seek an alternative for ex-Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel.Tuchel could only lead Bayern to third place in the league, and his lacklustre performance prompted Munich's management to decide to fire him at the conclusion of the season.

Last week, Bayern executives experienced a change of heart and attempted to persuade Tuchel to continue next season. Tuchel, however, turned down the opportunity, leaving Bayern back at square one and still looking for a new manager.