@dailymailsport: Pep Guardiola is reportedly the United States’ leading target to replace Mauricio Pochettino if he leaves the national team to take charge of Manchester United. According to _The Athletic_, the former Manchester City boss has previously spoken to US officials and is intrigued by the prospect of managing an international side. Guardiola came close to becoming Italy manager earlier this year, with Paolo Maldini revealing he was seriously considering the role and had even started writing down potential line-ups. The Spaniard also briefly lived in New York after leaving Barcelona in 2012. #pepguardiola #pochettino #Soccer #mancity #football