Neville: Pochettino should have a say in the transfer process

Sky Sports commentator Gary Neville argued that new Manchester United head coach Mauricio Pochettino should take the lead in squad planning in the upcoming transfer window and beyond. According to Neville, for Pochettino to succeed at Old Trafford, he must take control of the transfer process.

Pochettino was appointed to replace the sacked Michael Carrick. The team is in the relegation zone in the Premier League after making the worst start in club history over its first 10 matches. Neville said the Argentine coach needs to make sweeping changes to the squad.

Neville said Pochettino should protect himself when it comes to his contract. In his view, the head coach needs a large budget, and defensive reinforcements should be the first priority. Neville, who believes the spending in last summer's transfer window fell well short of the required standard, suggested that Pochettino move money into defence in January and renew the midfield and attack next summer.

Neville said that he only considers Kobbie Mainoo good enough in midfield. Noting that the team also needs a new centre-forward, Neville estimates that Pochettino may need around 10 new players.