Mauricio Pochettino edges closer to Man Utd job

Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as the main contender to become Manchester United head coach, if the club decides to sack Michael Carrick.

Michael Carrick is awaiting news on his future. The Manchester United head coach has led training sessions at Carrington while chief executive Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox have been deciding whether it’s time to part ways with the 45-year-old.

After drawing 4-4 with Aston Villa on Sunday, United are in the relegation zone, and Carrick is on the verge of being sacked. This is why United are 10 games into the Premier League season and contemplating a managerial change.

The story is developing quickly, as we learned on Tuesday that Mauricio Pochettino wants the United job. Other candidates include Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann.

Man Utd working on deal for Mauricio Pochettino

Only United would wait until an international break to try to hire an international coach. Jokes aside, the Reds are making moves over the head coach position.

Carrick is still the head coach, but that could change in the next 24 hours, with Berrada and Wilcox in Monaco for pre-planned meetings. According to The Athletic, United are already finalising a deal for Pochettino to become the next head coach.

It is understood that United spent Tuesday ironing out personal terms with Pochettino’s representatives. They are not expecting any stumbling blocks, but US Soccer has yet to be contacted on the matter.

Pochettino is currently preparing the USMNT to take on Haiti twice over the international break. He is under contract with the U.S. until the 2030 World Cup.

The Argentine coach has been linked with AC Milan and a return to Tottenham in the past year, but he remained in charge of the US national team. United’s offer looks set to change that. More updates on Carrick and Pochettino when we have them. It’s shaping up to be a busy international break for United.