At a time when Mauricio Pochettino is preparing to take on one of the toughest challenges of his coaching career, it appears the Argentine manager has already begun sketching out the details of his new project with Manchester United, placing the strengthening of the defensive line at the top of his priorities, in an attempt to rescue a team suffering from successive defensive crises and drifting away from the image it was accustomed to presenting.
Mauricio Pochettino has expressed his deep admiration for Sir Alex Ferguson and confirmed his intention to speak with the legendary Scot once he starts work at Manchester United. The incoming boss officially takes the reins on November 18 following the international break, stepping into a demanding schedule at a club still searching for the sustained success of the Ferguson era.
Harry Redknapp, the former English manager, believes that Mauricio Pochettino has a perfect opportunity to restore Manchester United to the top, considering that the poor situation the team is going through makes the Argentine's task different from the challenges faced by those who took over the coaching of the Red Devils in the aftermath of Sir Alex Ferguson's departure.
Barcelona have begun searching for a new centre-back in the transfer market, after the defensive line failed to deliver the expected levels under Hansi Flick, something that was clearly evident during some matches, prompting the sporting management to act in order to strengthen the squad ahead of the second half of the season.
Liverpool have entered the race to sign highly rated Lens centre-back Ismaelo Ganiou after Premier League strugglers Crystal Palace failed to land him in the summer. Following his impressive Ligue 1 breakthrough last season, the 21-year-old defender opted to stay in France and pen a new long-term contract until 2030.
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