Manchester United have commenced preliminary discussions with US national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino as a potential successor to Michael Carrick, who is reportedly facing dismissal later this week.
Carrick’s tenure at Old Trafford is set to be determined during a high-level meeting in Monaco this Wednesday. The session will include key decision-makers such as chief executive Omar Berrada, director of football Jason Wilcox, and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Negotiations are currently underway regarding a possible Premier League return for the former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea manager.
This marks the fourth time United have engaged with the former Argentina international regarding the managerial role. Previous contact occurred following the departure of Jose Mourinho in 2018, prior to the appointment of Erik ten Hag in 2022, and again following the Dutchman’s dismissal in 2024.
Pochettino recently extended his commitment to the United States in August, with the team scheduled to compete in a two-legged Concacaf Nations League quarter-final against Haiti next week.
The 54-year-old coach reportedly features a $10m (£7.5m) release clause in his current contract.
