Manchester United reportedly work on Pochettino deal as Carrick faces exit
United sit 18th in the Premier League with one win from 10 matches, while Pochettino remains under contract with the United States.
Manchester United are working to complete an agreement for Mauricio Pochettino to become head coach if Michael Carrick is dismissed, according to The Athletic. The report said United had discussed personal terms with the United States national team coach.
Carrick's position is under pressure with United 18th in the Premier League after winning only one of their 10 league games in the 2026-27 season. Their latest match ended in a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa, with United recovering from a two-goal deficit twice.
Sports Mole reported that US Soccer had not yet been contacted. It said releasing Pochettino from his contract would require a payment of around £7.4 million, with additional compensation needed for his staff. His United States deal runs until the conclusion of the 2030 World Cup.
United director of football Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada are due to meet co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco, where Sports Mole said they were expected to recommend Carrick's dismissal. Carrick has continued overseeing training. Pochettino, 54, previously coached Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea.
