Man Utd close in on Pochettino deal as Carrick faces sack threat
by Moronfolu Adeyemi · The Eagle OnlineManchester United are reportedly finalising an agreement to appoint former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino as Michael Carrick’s potential replacement if the club decides to sack their current head coach.
The Argentine has emerged as the leading candidate to take charge at Old Trafford as United consider another managerial change following their difficult start to the Premier League season.
According to The Athletic, club co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is scheduled to meet chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox in Monaco on Wednesday to discuss Carrick’s future.
The meeting is expected to determine whether the former United midfielder remains in charge or is relieved of his duties.
Although Eddie Howe, Julian Nagelsmann and Antonio Conte have also been linked with the vacancy, Pochettino has reportedly moved ahead of the other candidates in the club’s search for a replacement.
United’s interest in the former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain manager comes amid a disappointing run of results that has left the club 18th in the Premier League table after 10 matches.
The Red Devils have gone eight league games without a victory, matching their longest winless run in Premier League history.
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Their defensive problems have also contributed to the difficult campaign, with the club failing to keep a clean sheet in their opening 10 league matches and conceding 30 goals across all competitions.
Pochettino, who previously managed Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, has reportedly expressed interest in returning to Premier League football.
The 54-year-old is currently in charge of the United States national team, but could consider leaving the international role for an opportunity at Old Trafford.
United are understood to be working towards an agreement with the Argentine ahead of a possible managerial change, although his appointment remains dependent on the club’s final decision regarding Carrick.
A decision on Carrick’s future is expected on Thursday, with the club considering whether a change of leadership is necessary to revive their season.
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