Man Utd 'reach verbal agreement' with Pochettino to replace Carrick
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LONDON: Manchester United have reportedly reached a "verbal agreement in principle" with Mauricio Pochettino to replace Michael Carrick as ...
LONDON: Manchester United have reportedly reached a "verbal agreement in principle" with Mauricio Pochettino to replace Michael Carrick as their manager in a bid to revive the fortunes of the struggling English giants.
Carrick's position at Old Trafford has been the subject of intense speculation following United's worst start to a season in 40 years, leaving them languishing in the Premier League relegation zone after an eight-match winless run.
He remains in post but it is believed Carrick's future will be decided at a meeting attended by influential shareholder Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox in Monaco on Wednesday.
United States head coach Pochettino has extensive experience of the Premier League following spells in charge of Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea.
It was only three months ago, however, that Pochettino — also a former Paris Saint-Germain boss —signed a contract extension to remain with the United States through to the 2030 World Cup.
But Sky Sports reported Wednesday that United have "reached a verbal agreement in principle" with Pochettino, linked with a move to Old Trafford on several previous occasions, to become their new head coach.
US Soccer would be due compensation should Pochettino move to Manchester, with the 54-year-old understood to have a $10 million (£7.5 million) release clause.
Media access with players scheduled for Wednesday by US Soccer was cancelled in observance of Veterans Day, a decision that spared members of Pochettino's squad being asked to comment on his possible exit.
Pochettino is due to hold a press conference on Friday ahead of a Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal with Haiti, although this could now be overtaken by events.
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