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Manchester United are closing in on appointing Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach, with the Argentine emerging as the leading candidate to replace the under-fire Michael Carrick at Old Trafford.
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Pochettino is reportedly keen on taking the Manchester United job, with negotiations progressing and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirming that the 54-year-old is the club’s clear favourite pending a final decision.
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Man United would reportedly need to pay approximately £7m to secure Pochettino’s release from his contract with the United States national team, although the release clause is not expected to hinder the potential appointment.
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Carrick’s position has become increasingly untenable following an eight-game winless run in the Premier League, with United recording just one victory in their last 11 matches across all competitions and conceding 30 goals.
November 11, (THEWILL) – Manchester United are moving closer to appointing Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach to replace the under-fire Michael Carrick following the team’s poor run of form.
The Argentina manager has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Michael Carrick at Old Trafford.
Pochettino was appointed United States head coach in September 2024 and led the co-hosts to the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and he is preparing to lead the team in the Concacaf Nations League double-header against Haiti on Saturday.
However, according to Sky Sports, Manchester United are closing in on a deal to bring the former Tottenham and Chelsea coach to Old Trafford to replace Michael Carrick.
According to the report, Manchester United would need to pay approximately £7m to secure Pochettino’s release from his contract with the United States Soccer Federation.
He signed a new agreement with the US national team in August, but the reported release clause is not expected to be a major obstacle to the deal.
United’s chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox are expected to meet minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco on Wednesday to discuss the club’s direction and determine the next step regarding the managerial situation.
Similarly, Transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano also confirmed that negotiations are progressing, revealing that Manchester United are advancing in talks to appoint the 54-year-old.
Romano wrote on X: “Manchester United are advancing in talks to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as new head coach.
“Pochettino wants the job and talks are moving forward, as @TheAthleticFC reports. He is the clear favorite waiting for the club’s final decision.”
He also confirmed that the club is set for a final meeting to ratify the sacking of Michael Carrick.
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Romano added: “Manchester United now set for final internal meeting to proceed with the expected plan: Michael Carrick to be sacked.”
Carrick’s position has come under increasing scrutiny following a disappointing run of results, including an eighth consecutive Premier League match without a victory against Aston Villa.
The Red Devils have managed just one win in their last 11 matches across all competitions and have conceded 30 goals, the highest tally among teams in Europe’s top five leagues.
Pochettino previously managed Southampton and Tottenham in the Premier League, guiding the North London club to the 2019 UEFA Champions League final before taking charge of Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.
He failed to win any trophy at Tottenham and Chelsea but he led PSG to the Ligue 1 title, Coupe de France, and the French Super Cup during his 18-month spell in Paris.
