Gary Neville has urged Pochettino to reject the Manchester United manager's job unless he is given two defenders in January.
The former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea boss is currently with the United States national team, and Manchester United would need to pay £7.5 million to release him. It has been reported that the Red Devils have reached a verbal agreement with Pochettino to become their next manager.
However, Manchester United legend Gary Neville has warned him not to take the position if the hierarchy cannot guarantee him support in the transfer market.
Speaking on "Football Talks", he said: "If I were Pochettino now, I would protect myself well."
"He would do that with a severance package. So put that in your contract. Secondly, he needs two defenders in January."
"So he must insist on getting two defenders in January. He also has to insist on getting a minimum budget next summer."
"He also has to insist on getting subsequent budgets. They must give it to him, or he shouldn't take the job."
The Sky Sports pundit slammed Manchester United's defense in their 4-4 draw against Aston Villa, calling them "possibly the worst back four in the Premier League", and specifically criticized Mazraoui, Yoro, Ayden Heaven, and Dalot.
Gary Neville added: "This midfield has already cost a lot of money, and they must sign two more good defenders."
"Look at the defense he fielded on Sunday: Dalot at left-back, Mazraoui at right-back, and Yoro and Ayden Heaven at center-back."
"This is probably the worst back four in the Premier League. I'm watching the Premier League now and can't think of a worse defense."
"I can't believe Manchester United would end up with such a defense."
wiyadikotu
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Stupid pundits have started talking about squad selection and additions even before the appointment is completed for the new coach. The new coach should insert a clause in his contract that, additional payments be made to him when ever these empty headed pundits interfere in his management of the team.
Lancklmot
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Ayden Heaven, and Yoro are young inexperienced defenders. They will improve with more game time. Harries Amass, as well as Laccy are great youngsters for United they must also be afforded enough time, and I believe there are of United Younsters that can help the team save money should they be given first team game time instead of buying outside Premier league.Secondly we should consider premier league proven players that are willing to join Manchester United just as Cuhna and Beumo did.
Zaebcimtuy
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Noise maker, nonsense legends. Amorim asked the board to stop the legends from talking and they sacked him. I don't know if Man utd is the only team with legends.
whycumonme
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Wing backs, on both sides
anurag2255
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Definetely he will get it but not the one he wanted
Amedzie
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It’s true
Wehacikmrs
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i remember when Rio Ferdinand was comparing yoro to saliba 😄😄
Zasaeikmoy
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Man U must disband the entire team
epjo
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and he must demand VICTOR OSIMHE as a striker or not to take the job.