Manchester United are set to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach to replace Michael Carrick, but an issue involving Pep Guardiola has now emerged.
The former Manchester City manager has reportedly been discussed internally at the United States Soccer Federation and is expected to be their top target to replace Pochettino. However, it would be far from straightforward to tempt Guardiola to end his sabbatical, as the Italian Football Federation found out this summer, with the Catalan coach taking time away from the game for family reasons.
US Soccer's Guardiola pursuit
US Soccer having a replacement ready would ease Pochettino's departure. United, however, can always just pay his release clause.
The Athletic reports that the federation would look to lure Guardiola into international management.
What happens next
There will be more to follow. Further updates on this breaking news story will be provided as they become available.
