Mauricio Pochettino instantly rejects bringing former player to Man Utd as January plans emerge

A new era is beginning for Manchester United after Mauricio Pochettino replaced Michael Carrick, and the Argentine will be drafting a shortlist of players he wants to sign in January. Pochettino signed a two-and-a-half-year contract earlier this week, becoming the eighth permanent boss to take over at Old Trafford since Sir Alex Ferguson departed in 2013. The 54-year-old has already cited it as "one of the most difficult" decisions he's had to make as he prepares to leave his role as manager of

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