Mauricio Pochettino looks set to become the next Manchester United manager and could attempt to sign some of his former players.

The Argentine is reportedly among the names being considered for the impending Old Trafford vacancy, and a potential return to the Premier League would inevitably bring questions about which players he might want to bring with him.

Pochettino knows the Chelsea squad well, having managed several of their current players during his spell in west London.

Three players in particular were regular members of his team, and it wouldn't be a surprise if he wanted to work with them again.

Cole Palmer

Cole Palmer would be the obvious name to watch if Pochettino took charge of the Red Devils.

The England international was one of the standout performers under the former Chelsea manager, making 45 appearances under him. That made Palmer the fourth-most-used Blues player during Pochettino's time at Stamford Bridge.

It was under the Argentine that Palmer truly established himself as one of the Premier League's most dangerous attacking players. His freedom in the final third helped him produce an outstanding debut campaign, and Pochettino clearly trusted him to be the focal point of the side's attack.

Manchester United could certainly benefit from a player with Palmer's creativity and ability to make things happen in the final third too.

He's also a boyhood United fan so reports linking him with a move to Old Trafford have often been there.

However, convincing Chelsea to sell one of their most important players would be an enormous challenge, and one that, if we're honest, is very unlikely to happen.

Malo Gusto

Malo Gusto could also be an option for Pochettino. The right-back featured 37 times under the South American, making him the 10th-most-used player in the squad.

He quickly became an important part of the team, offering the ability to contribute in both directions.

Pochettino clearly appreciated what he brought to the side, and the right-back could be tempted to make a move following increased speculation his time at Stamford Bridge is coming to an end.

Levi Colwill

Levi Colwill is another player who enjoyed plenty of playing time under the former Chelsea boss. The defender made 32 appearances in all competitions.

Colwill's ability to play at centre-back or left-back would make him a versatile option for any manager, while his composure in possession suits the style Pochettino generally wants his teams to play.

Manchester United could certainly use another high-quality centre-back, and Colwill would undoubtedly be of interest to Pochettino who would definitely have strengthening United's defence at the top of his agenda.

However, the England international is another player Chelsea will be desperate to keep. He is a product of the Cobham academy and has the potential to become a key figure at Stamford Bridge for years to come.

Pochettino's previous relationship with all three players could certainly help if he wanted to convince them to consider a move. None would be easy deals to complete though.