Guardiola back on a bench? A national team has him in pole position

Guardiola is the USMNT's top target to replace Pochettino, who is being considered for the Manchester United job.

With managerial vacancies opening across European football, Pep Guardiola has emerged as the United States' priority candidate to replace Mauricio Pochettino. Guardiola has been free since leaving Manchester City last summer and was previously approached by Italy to take over their national team, which he declined.

Pochettino, currently USMNT manager, is in pole position to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United following the club's poor start to the season.

Elsewhere, Lens have sacked Yannick Cahuzac and are exploring options to replace him, with Pierre Sage among the candidates. Sage is currently under contract with Crystal Palace but is open to a return to Lens, where he managed last season. Lyon have appointed Carlos Vicens as their new manager following Paulo Fonseca's departure, with the club confirming that a return for Sage was never considered.