Headline: Manchester United Engages in Talks with Pochettino as Carrick Faces Dismissal
Manchester United has initiated discussions with USA national team coach Mauricio Pochettino regarding the possibility of him taking over the managerial role from Michael Carrick, who is anticipated to be dismissed this week.
The outcome of Carrick’s tenure at the club is set to be determined at a meeting in Monaco on Wednesday, which will feature key figures including chief executive Omar Berrada, director of football Jason Wilcox, and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Negotiations regarding a potential return to the Premier League for the former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Pochettino are currently ongoing. This marks the fourth instance United has approached Pochettino for the managerial position, following previous conversations after the departures of Jose Mourinho in 2018, Erik ten Hag in 2022, and again in 2024.
Pochettino recently extended his contract with the USA team in August, as they prepare for a two-legged Concacaf Nations League quarter-final against Haiti in the coming week. The 54-year-old has a release clause set at $10 million (£7.5 million).
More updates are expected to follow.
