Man United near Mauricio Pochettino deal, Michael Carrick awaits verdict - sources

Manchester United are nearing an agreement with Mauricio Pochettino while Michael Carrick waits for news on his future, sources have said.

Pochettino is the leading candidate to replace Carrick and the club have opened talks with the 54-year-old's representatives, sources also said.

The former Argentina defender signed a new contract with the United States in August, but is known to be keen on taking over at Old Trafford. United are set to approach US Soccer once they have a deal in place with Pochettino, sources said.

Club executives including CEO Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox are meeting minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco on Wednesday.

The summit is pre-planned, but Carrick's position will dominate the agenda.

Sources have said that Carrick, who is leading training on Wednesday, is expected to be relieved of his duties following a poor start to the season which has seen United slip into the bottom three of the Premier League.

Club sources insist a final decision has not yet been taken and would first require sign off from both Ratcliffe and majority owners, the Glazer family.

United players not on international duty reported to Carrington on Tuesday for an afternoon training session led by Carrick and his staff.

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Further sessions are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday before the players are given time off ahead of their next game against Liverpool at Anfield on Nov. 22.

Former Bournemouth and Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and former Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann have also been considered to replace Carrick.

Keiran McKenna, the former Ipswich Town manager and Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler are also admired by the hierarchy, but sources have said that club bosses that United's current situation requires a manager with more experience.

Pochettino has extensive Premier League experience after spells at Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea. He has been considered for the United job before in 2018, 2022 and 2024.