United's second choice behind Pochettino for a permanent successor to Solskjaer is Ajax head coach Erik ten Hag. A Newcastle fan, he grew up in Consett about half an hour's drive south-west of the city. "A lad from Consett trying to help Canada qualify for the World Cup," he tellsSky Sports Speaking in Manchester ahead of PSG's Champions League match at Manchester City, Pochettino said: "I am focused. I am very focused on football. I am not a child, I spend my whole life playing football, and now my 12th year being coach, we're in a business that the rumours are there. I understand what is going on. Good value and sensible trades are the name of the game over the coming days as playoff contenders look to solidify their roster, while others plug injury-stricken gaps and some simply turn their attention to next season.