Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has explained why it will be difficult for PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino to become Manchester United boss.

The former Tottenham boss is seen as favourite to become Manchester United boss after the club sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Sunday morning.

“It is difficult to see how he [Pochettino] could be appointed at Old Trafford any time soon,” Berbatov told Betfair.

“The only solution I can see would be if Zinedine Zidane were to go to PSG. If he is open to that then I could see a switch for Pochettino happening soon.

“That said, there can often be surprises when it comes to appointing managers. When Jose Mourinho was sacked, who thought Solskjaer would succeed him and stay in charge for three years? We’ve been surprised in the past and may be surprised again.

“Many United fans would be pleased to see Pochettino in charge and I can understand why after his success at Tottenham and his commitment to team-building.”