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“That’s a great experience for him, working with world-class players at PSG,” Sheringham added. “Everybody thinks it’ll be easy, but managing all those top players and egos, it’s a big thing.”

Should Pochettino be appointed as the next man tasked with turning United’s fortunes around, he would inherit a squad blessed with big names and fronted by Cristiano Ronaldo.

However, the Portuguese superstar is rumoured to have grown increasingly disgruntled at Old Trafford under Rangnick and will reportedly reconsider his future in the coming months.

United’s interim manager was previously believed to be in the running to take on the long-term role permanently, but faces stiff competition from the likes of Pochettino and Ajax boss Erik ten Hag.