According to a report by GiveMeSport on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Manchester United already have a player who could emerge as Mauricio Pochettino’s next Heung-Min Son if the Argentine is appointed as Michael Carrick’s successor.

The Red Devils are reportedly preparing for a possible managerial change following their disappointing start to the season. United have managed just three victories in 14 matches across all competitions, including only one win in 10 Premier League games, leaving them 18th in the table ahead of the November international break.

The club's poor performances have increased uncertainty surrounding Carrick's future, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly expected to lead a meeting in Monaco to discuss the manager's position.

Pochettino has emerged as one of the leading candidates to take over at Old Trafford. The former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea manager reportedly has a £7.4 million release clause in his contract with the United States national team, which could allow him to leave immediately.

Should he arrive, Pochettino would be expected to oversee a rebuilding process and improve the attacking relationships within the Manchester United squad.

During his spell at Tottenham, the Argentine established an outstanding partnership between Son and Harry Kane. The duo developed into one of the most effective attacking combinations in Premier League history, recording more combined goals than any other pair in the competition.

Pochettino also built an effective attacking partnership between Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson during his time at Chelsea, helping the club secure Champions League qualification before leaving after just one season.

At Manchester United, Marcus Rashford could be among the players who benefit most from Pochettino's possible appointment.

The England international returned to Old Trafford in the summer following an impressive loan spell at Barcelona, where he registered 14 goals and 14 assists last season. Although he made a positive start to the current campaign, he has not played since United's 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid last month because of a persistent hip problem.

Rashford's pace, direct attacking style and ability to cut inside from the wing could make him a suitable option for Pochettino's system. The manager could deploy him in a role similar to Son's at Tottenham, allowing the forward to exploit spaces behind opposing defenders and provide a regular goal threat.

The 28-year-old also boasts an impressive scoring record at Old Trafford, having netted 138 goals for Manchester United. His 30-goal campaign in the 2022/23 season remains the highest single-season tally recorded by any player currently in the squad.

Rashford's abilities have also attracted praise from Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, who recently described his quality as ‘frightening’ while reflecting on their time together at Villa Park.

With Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and other attacking options available, Pochettino could inherit a squad with significant attacking potential.

However, Rashford's return to full fitness would be vital if the Argentine is to maximise his qualities and potentially turn him into Manchester United's next version of Son.