MANCHESTER UNITED are set for a huge squad overhaul this summer as they aim to close the gap with the Premier League's top clubs.
The Red Devils' manager hunt took a fresh twist last night as Paris Saint-Germain were eliminated from the Champions League – piling pressure on Mauricio Pochettino.
The Argentine's potential departure would open the door to Man United making a swoop.
Pochettino, 50, could inject fresh life into the Red Devils' current fortunes.
Given a clean slate, he could bring a high-energy 4-2-3-1 pressing system to Old Trafford, just as he did at Spurs in 2014.
The Red Devils could gift Poch by sealing a free transfer for Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger, who is set to be out of contract in the summer.
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He could partner Raphael Varane at the back should the Frenchman be able to stay fit, or a potentially rejuvenated Harry Maguire.
The defensive duo will play in front of David de Gea between the sticks, with Dean Henderson likely to move on.
Pochettino built a remarkable reputation for improving full-backs at Spurs, with Kyle Walker, Danny Rose and Kieran Trippier all establishing themselves with England under his watch.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka is in desperate need of graduation from Poch's full-back finishing school, while Luke Shaw would relish a reunion with his former Southampton boss.
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Speaking to Guillem Balague for his book about Pochettino's Spurs, Shaw said: "He used to call me his son. That's how good our relationship was. I've had lots of ups and downs, but when I was with Pochettino it was only ever up, up, up."
Shaw, 26, is open to signing a new deal with Man United, and Poch's arrival would only strengthen those sentiments.
A double swoop for England midfield duo Kalvin Phillips and Declan Rice would surely be a dream for Man United – with their energy and quality perfect for their potential new gaffer's system.
Spurs tried to sign Bruno Fernandes during Pochettino's final summer in North London, so he will likely have strong ideas on how to get the best out of him.
The Lilywhites also liked Jadon Sancho under his watch, while Anthony Elanga is the sort of young talent that Poch loved developing during his early years at White Hart Lane.
Should Marcus Rashford decide to leave, Sancho and Elanga could emerge as key men at Old Trafford.
With Edinson Cavani and Cristiano Ronaldo looking likely to depart the Theatre of Dreams this summer, Pochettino could go big to try and reunite with Harry Kane.
The England captain will have two years remaining on his Spurs deal, and much could depend on whether Antonio Conte's side can finish in the top four.
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