Man United news LIVE: Mauricio Pochettino's two transfer priorities as Nico Paz targeted

Pochettino officially takes charge with his first game a trip to Anfield on November 22; United tracking Como's Nico Paz for a summer bid.

Manchester United have confirmed Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach, replacing Michael Carrick after the club's worst start to a season since 1986. Pochettino will complete his commitments with the US national team in Nations League matches against Haiti before his official start date of November 18.

His first match in charge is a challenging trip to Anfield on November 22, with United currently in the relegation zone and needing immediate points.

Longer term, Pochettino faces the task of rebuilding a squad deemed not good enough to compete for honours. United are reportedly tracking Como forward Nico Paz ahead of a potential bid next summer. The Spanish talent impressed against United in the Champions League, though Real Madrid hold a £67m buyback option. With Jude Bellingham occupying Paz's position at Madrid, a move to Old Trafford could be viable.