Man Utd Transfer News: Shock Spurs boss claims, £30m keeper battle, manager snubs move

NEWS NEWS BLOG SPORT brings you all the latest transfer news coming out of Old Trafford.

 

Mauricio Pochettino could be Manchester United manager next season. 

That is according to BBC TV host Dan Walker, who claims he has been told by three different sources that the Tottenham boss could be on his way to Old Trafford. 

"In the past 72 hours 3 knowledgeable individuals have suggested Pochettino to Old Trafford for next season! Interesting," Walker tweeted.

Current United boss Louis van Gaal has been under huge pressure and has been continuously linked with the axe throughout this season. 

 

In the past 72 hours 3 knowledgeable individuals have suggested Pochettinoto Old Trafford for next season! Interesting.

— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) February 2, 2016

Manchester City have joined the race to sign Manchester United target Claudio Bravo, according to reports.

It was announced yesterday that Pep Guardiola will be replacing Manuel Pellegrini as manager of City at the end of the season. 

And according to Spanish newspaper AS, the 45-year-old is looking to make Bravo one of his first signings at the Etihad as he wants to provide competition for Joe Hart. 

United are also interested in the shot-stopper, with the Red Devils eyeing Bravo as a potential replacement for David De Gea if he joins Real Madrid.

Barcelona have no intention of selling the keeper, so both clubs will be forced into activating his £30.4m release clause if they are to get their man. 

 

Mauricio Pochettino, Claudio Bravo, Michael Appleton

 

Michael Appleton has snubbed the chance to take over Manchester United's youth academy. 

That is according to The Times, who claim he will instead remain at Oxford United. 

This snub comes after United were rejected by Tottenham's head of coaching and player development John McDermott.