EPL: POCHETTINO READY TO TAKE OVER AS MAN UNITED MANAGER — REPORT

Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly willing to become Manchester United’s next manager, with Michael Carrick’s future expected to be resolved within 48 hours.

United have reportedly begun discussions over appointing the Argentine, although a formal approach to the United States Soccer Federation is still expected.

Pochettino, who renewed his contract as USA head coach in August, is understood to want any departure handled respectfully. United would reportedly need to pay $10 million, approximately £7.5 million, to release him from the agreement.

The timing presents a complication, with the United States preparing for a two-legged Concacaf Nations League quarter-final against Haiti over the coming week.

Meanwhile, United executives are expected to discuss Carrick’s position at a meeting in Monaco on Wednesday.

Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox are reportedly set to recommend his departure during talks with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

United have won just one of their opening ten Premier League matches and sit 18th, inside the relegation zone.

Carrick was pictured arriving at the club’s Carrington training ground on Wednesday as discussions continued.

Pochettino has previously been linked with the Old Trafford job on several occasions. His managerial career includes spells at Southampton, Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.

He guided Tottenham to the 2019 Champions League final before later taking charge of the United States in September 2024 and leading them to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

Neither Carrick’s departure nor Pochettino’s appointment has been officially confirmed.