Man United close in on Mauricio Pochettino as Michael Carrick faces sack decision: Report
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United have begun talks to appoint the Argentine manager.
Manchester United are nearing an agreement with Mauricio Pochettino to take over as head coach when they decide to dismiss Michael Carrick.
United are getting ready to split ways with Carrick, and USA manager Pochettino is being considered as his replacement. Before it became known that negotiations with Pochettino had progressed, Carrick arrived at United’s Carrington training facility on Wednesday morning at around 7.45 a.m.
Mauricio Pochettino’s recently signed deal with the USA would require United to spend almost £7 million to buy him out. This is, though, not seen as a problem for the team.
United closing in on appointing Mauricio Pochettino as next manager
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In the unlikely event that United decide to replace their head coach, Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly prepared. As things stand, he will lead the United States against Haiti on Saturday.
At a conference in Monaco on Wednesday, United’s decision-makers will decide Carrick’s future while he is in Manchester.
The club’s director of football, Jason Wilcox, and CEO Omar Berrada were previously scheduled to meet with minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe for a summit to discuss the team’s start to the season.
However, with United in the relegation zone after their worst league start in 40 years, Carrick’s future is becoming increasingly uncertain.
Before the final decision on Carrick, Berrada and Wilcox must recommend him to Ratcliffe, who oversees football operations at Old Trafford.
After Carrick’s outstanding performance as interim manager following Ruben Amorim’s dismissal in January, United awarded him a two-year contract in May.
However, after overseeing a dismal start to the season, the 45-year-old former midfielder is likely to be stripped of his duties in less than six months. The Red Devils have only won three of their 15 games in all competitions.
Will Manchester United sack Carrick?
They will make a final decision on his future by tomorrow.
Where do Man United stand in the table?
They are 18th in the PL table.
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