Mauricio Pochettino 'hopeful of landing Manchester United job' as pressure continues to grow on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
* Mauricio Pochettino is content to be patient when it comes to the United job
* He is still being considered, especially if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer doesn't improve
* Pochettino has been out of action since being sacked by Tottenham last year
* United are struggling and may miss out on Champions League qualification
Mauricio Pochettino is still hopeful of getting the Manchester United manager job next season, according to The Mirror.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has come under increasing pressure in the role, with United having their worst start to a season in over 30 years.
It is believed he could be given the sack if United fall outside of the top six this season, allowing Pochettino to pounce.
The Spaniard is reportedly willing to be patient when it comes to finding a new job, hinting that he would prefer to come back to the Premier League if possible.
He has been out of action since being sacked by Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy towards the end of last year.
Jose Mourinho took over as manager, and results have been up and down, often hampered by the long term injury to Harry Kane.
Mauricio Pochettino is still hopeful of getting the Manchester United job at some point. Pressure has been growing on United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after inconsistent results. Pochettino has been considered for the role before, and could be an ideal candidate for it
Pochettino has been considered for the job before, and could be an ideal candidate if Solskjaer is shown the door this year.
Manchester United are competing in the Europa League, but could miss out on a European spot altogether if results in the league don't improve.
It is thought that some of their major sponsors, including adidas and Chevrolet, have Champions League clauses built into their big money contracts.
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