EPL: Rio Ferdinand names top candidate to replace Carrick as Man Utd manager

Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has said Mauricio Pochettino is the top candidate to replace Michael Carrick as manager at the club.

Carrick is on the verge of being fired, following a miserable start to this season.

The Red Devils go into the international break in 18th place, just one point off bottom spot.

Top coaches like Eddie Howe, Fabian Hurzeler, Julian Nagelsmann and Antonio Conte have all been linked with the job.

But Ferdinand said on his YouTube channel: "People are talking about Mauricio Pochettino and it looks like he’s at the front of the queue right now.

"We spent some time with him and his team in the summer, they’re really good guys and competent at what they do."

EPL: Rio Ferdinand names top candidate to replace Carrick as Man Utd manager