Sir Alex Ferguson wanted Manchester United to move for Mauricio Pochettino (Getty Images)Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United should have appointed Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino ahead of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, according to reports. But Solskjaer unexpectedly hit the ground running at Old Trafford by winning his first eight games, while he also guided United to a remarkable comeback victory against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was given a three-year contract by Manchester United (AMA/Getty Images)AdvertisementAdvertisementAccording to the Mail on Sunday, Ferguson feels that United should have made an attempt to lure Pochettino away from Tottenham before Solskjaer was given a permanent contract. Ferguson is said to feel ‘isolated’ with the current situation at United, while Solskjaer reportedly does not turn to his former manager for any advice about the team. Mauricio Pochettino has guided Tottenham to the Champions League final (Getty Images)A source close to Ferguson told the Mail on Sunday: ‘Sir Alex feels conflicted.

Source: Metro May 25, 2019 21:56 UTC