Ernesto Valverde: Man Utd hold initial talks with former Barcelona boss as they search for interim manager

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Manchester United searching for interim manager after sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer; Ernesto Valverde one of a number of candidates to have held initial talks with the club; United hoping to appoint a permanent manager at the end of the season, with Mauricio Pochettino the No 1 target

Valverde is one of a number of potential candidates to have spoken with United, and it is understood other prominent managers are in the frame for the role.

United are conducting a thorough process to appoint an interim boss following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last week.

The club are planning to make a permanent appointment at the end of the season and Mauricio Pochettino is their first choice.

United are also not ruling out the possibility of making a move for the Paris Saint-Germain head coach during the current campaign.

It is understood the former Tottenham boss would be interested in moving to Old Trafford, though Pochettino said on Monday he is “so happy” at PSG and will not allow United’s interest to distract him from his current role.

Pochettino joined PSG in January and is contracted to the Ligue 1 club until the summer of 2023.