JUST IN: Man Utd part ways with Carrick, line up Pochettino — Report

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Manchester United have parted ways with head coach Michael Carrick after a poor run of results, with Mauricio Pochettino emerging as the top replacement. Read More:…

Manchester United have parted ways with head coach Michael Carrick after a poor run of results left the club in the Premier League relegation zone, with former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino emerging as the leading candidate to replace him.

The Athletic’s David Ornstein reported on Thursday that United had reached the decision to remove Carrick following discussions among the club’s hierarchy.

The development comes after Sunday’s 4-4 draw with Aston Villa at Old Trafford left United 18th in the league table.

Carrick’s team have gone eight Premier League matches without a win, while their victory over Roma last week was their only success in their last 11 matches across all competitions.

Pochettino, who currently manages the United States men’s national team, has emerged as United’s preferred replacement, The Athletic reported.

The Argentine is under contract with US Soccer until the 2030 World Cup, but United would have to activate a buyout clause worth about $10m (£7.4m) to secure his release.

His long-time assistant, Jesus Perez, and other members of his coaching staff are also expected to join him at Old Trafford.

Pochettino previously managed Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.

He guided Tottenham to the 2019 UEFA Champions League final, where they lost to Liverpool, and won the French Ligue 1 title during his time at Paris Saint-Germain.

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