Pochettino Set to Replace Carrick as Manchester United Manager

Mauricio Pochettino is close to completing a deal to become Manchester United’s next manager following the dismissal of Michael Carrick.

An agreement has reportedly been reached for the current United States national team coach and his backroom staff to take charge at Old Trafford.

Pochettino is expected to travel to Manchester on either 18 or 19 November to begin training with the squad, after completing his commitments with the US national team.

Carrick was dismissed on Thursday morning, with Manchester United sitting in the Premier League relegation zone.

The club said the decision followed an “extremely difficult conclusion that a change is necessary”.

According to BBC Sport correspondent Simon Stone, the club’s board considered the team’s results, overall situation and position in the league unacceptable.

The Manchester United Supporters’ Trust has also called on the club’s owners to explain the decision and address the situation surrounding the team.

Pochettino’s expected appointment would mark a new chapter for Manchester United as the club looks to improve its league position.