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Pochettino 'the best choice' for United, says Stam, as search for Mourinho replacement commences

Manchester United will be able to tempt Mauricio Pochettino away from Tottenham Hotspur, according to former Red Devils defender Jaap Stam, who believes the Argentine is “the best choice”.

Jose Mourinho’s dismissal from Old Trafford on Tuesday has sparked fevered speculation over who could replace the Portuguese in the dugout at the Theatre of Dreams going forward.

Ex-United forward Ole Gunner Solskjaer has taken over on an interim basis while the club looks for a permanent successor, and ex-Stretford End favourite Stam thinks that Spurs manager Pochettino is the strongest candidate to be handed the gig.