Pochettino eyes Kane and Palmer for United
Mauricio Pochettino is about to sign Harry Kane and Cole Palmer for Manchester United, but only if they can overcome a ‘worrying omen’. The prospective line-up also includes Lewis Hall at left-back, Marquinhos at centre-half and Scott McTominay returning in midfield.
Michael Carrick’s side currently sit 18th in the table after 10 games, having recorded just one win against Ipswich back in August. Over the past five full seasons since the end of Covid, no fewer than 11 of the 15 sides in the bottom three after 10 games have ended up going down.
United’s current eight point tally is more than any of those sides had amassed in their 10 matches, with the exception of Southampton.
Regarding the potential arrival of Kane, the possibility of reuniting with Pochettino and having a chance to compete for honours may appeal, especially if he manages to fulfil his dream of winning the Champions League with Bayern this term. Pochettino has long spoken of his admiration for United, and the club made a tentative approach when he was at PSG before he was edged out in a head to head with Erik ten Hag in 2022.
Bent unconvinced by Pochettino as Manchester United frontrunner