Man Utd Target Mauricio Pochettino as Carrick Faces Sack Threat

Manchester United have reportedly identified United States national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino as their preferred candidate to replace Michael Carrick if the club decides to dismiss the current manager.

Carrick is reportedly facing an increasingly uncertain future, with the club potentially making a decision during the ongoing international break.

The pressure on the 45-year-old has intensified following United’s inconsistent Premier League performances this season. Despite their battling 4-4 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday, the result leaves the team with just two wins from their opening 10 league matches.

The club is now believed to be considering a change in the dugout, with Pochettino emerging as a leading option.

The former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur manager is currently in charge of the United States national team. His reported contract with the American football federation includes a £7 million release clause, which could become a factor in any potential move to Old Trafford.

Pochettino is not the only manager linked with the position. Manchester United have previously considered Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe and Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann, both of whom could remain alternatives if the club fails to secure the Argentine’s services.

However, no official decision on Carrick’s future or appointment of a replacement has been announced in the information provided