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Published 09:00 9 Feb 2016 GMT
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Many speculated that Mourinho's chances of replacing Louis van Gaal in the Old Trafford hotseat were boosted somewhat ironically by the appointment of old foe Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
The assumption being that the former Chelsea and Real Madrid coach is the only viable Pep deterrent - the Anti-Guardiola if you will. But according to the Sun's sources, it's far from set in stone.
Doubts remain about Mourinho's truculent behaviour and lack of long-term planning, and that's where the name of Mauricio Pochettino comes into play. Apparently he is seen as the builder - the sustainability candidate.
At both Southampton and Spurs, the fresh-faced Argentine has earned a reputation for cultivating sides carefully, developing homegrown players, and combining both youth and star names to maximum effect - all whilst playing expansive, attacking football
These attributes are of course highly desirable to the Man United hierarchy, and although the 43-year-old is lacking in major honours in contrast to Mourinho's impressive haul, he is seen as the longer-term option.
The Sun report that United are in talks with representatives of both managers, and that Pochettino is perceived as "a man who can lead them long-term and deliver trophies as well as good football."
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