Man United move for Mauricio Pochettino is underwhelming, Eddie Howe and eight Premier League managers are better

Darren Bent argues that appointing Mauricio Pochettino as Manchester United manager would be underwhelming compared to other potential targets. With Michael Carrick reportedly set to be dismissed, Pochettino has emerged as a leading contender, reportedly holding a $10 million release clause with the USA national team. However, Bent believes several managers, including Eddie Howe, represent superior options for the role.

Speaking on talkSPORT, Bent claimed Howe achieved more at Newcastle and Bournemouth than Pochettino accomplished in England. Bent listed eight current Premier League managers ahead of Pochettino, including Mikel Arteta, Unai Emery, Andoni Iraola, Fabian Hurzeler, Oliver Glasner, Enzo Maresca, Xabi Alonso, and David Moyes, while United executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox met with Jim Ratcliffe to decide Carrick's future.