Mauricio Pochettino sack 'would cost Paris Saint-Germain £17m'

Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly valued Mauricio Pochettino's sacking at £17m, amid interest from Manchester United.

After PSG were knocked out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage this season, Pochettino's future in the French capital is in doubt and he is believed to be open to a return to the Premier League.

The 50-year-old's contract at the Parc des Princes runs until 2023, and he is among Man United's top target Erik ten Hag on the Red Devils' shortlist of managerial candidates.

According to The Mirror, PSG would rather Pochettino walk out of the club than having to sack the Argentine, as this could save them up to £17m by the time they have paid his backroom staff also.

Man United would have to pay PSG a compensation fee if he were to leave France for Manchester; however, Ten Hag's compensation package to Ajax would be considerably less.

During his first season with the French giants, Pochettino led his side to triumph in the French Cup and French Super Cup, and they are currently 12 points clear at the top of Ligue 1.