With Mauricio Pochettino seemingly on the verge of becoming Manchester United manager - is he any good in the transfer window?

Mauricio Pochettino

Manchester United are on the verge of a seismic change in the dugout, with Mauricio Pochettino reportedly having agreed a deal to replace the beleaguered Michael Carrick at Old Trafford. With Carrick expected to be axed imminently, United supporters are left wondering what the Argentine will bring to a club desperate for direction. History suggests they can expect high-octane football, renewed identity and plenty of drama. Pochettino first caught the eye by transforming Southampton into a fearless Premier League outfit before elevating Tottenham into genuine title contenders and guiding them to a Champions League final. Even his single, turbulent campaign at Chelsea ended with a late surge into Europe amid relentless off-field chaos.

However, with a squad overhaul looming in Manchester, all eyes will inevitably turn to Pochettino's track record in the transfer market. Across spells at St Mary's, White Hart Lane and Stamford Bridge, the 54-year-old has made 42 Premier League signings, producing both bargain superstars and costly flops.

So, what can Red Devils fans truly expect when Pochettino is handed the transfer keys? Here, Express Sport has ranked every single one of his 42 Premier League acquisitions from worst to best.

Bare in mind, we're weighing up three factors: the transfer fee and value for money, how each signing has panned out for the club (including after Pochettino's tenure), and how well they performed specifically under Pochettino himself. We look forward to hearing how much you disagree in the comments section!