Mauricio Pochettino will hope Ed Woodward’s search for character and coaching references ends before he reaches the Channel Tunnel.
In two years since leaving Tottenham, Pochettino’s standing has only grown as turbulence swelled in north London.
At Paris Saint-Germain, on the other hand? ‘It’s been nearly one year now and he hasn’t achieved anything,’ says Vincent Duluc of sports newspaper L’Equipe.
Hardly a glowing endorsement as Manchester United scramble for a manager to revive their fortunes.
‘I think we are all disappointed with what we have seen,’ adds Duluc.