Man Utd Closing In On Pochettino Deal As Carrick Sack Looms

Man Utd turn to Pochettino to end winless nightmare

From 18th in the table to eight games without a win, Manchester United have hit rock bottom. Now, with Michael Carrick on the brink, the Red Devils are turning to Mauricio Pochettino to drag them out of the crisis.

Man Utd ready to appoint Pochettino if Carrick is sacked this week...

Manchester United are reportedly closing in on a deal to appoint Mauricio Pochettino if Michael Carrick is sacked.

The former Tottenham boss is lined up to take over at Old Trafford should the club decide to part ways with Carrick this week.

Carrick's future was discussed at a meeting in Monaco on Wednesday involving co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox, with a dismissal now looking increasingly likely.

Languishing in 18th place after 10 Premier League games, United are stuck in the relegation zone and braced for another reset as they prepare to move on from Carrick.

Howe, Nagelsmann and Conte have all been mentioned as possible successors, but Pochettino has emerged as the clear frontrunner, according to a report in The Athletic on Wednesday morning.

United have now gone eight league games without a win, equalling their longest-ever winless run in Premier League history. They are yet to keep a clean sheet in their first 10 league matches and have shipped 30 goals in all competitions, one of the worst defensive records across Europe's top five leagues.

Pochettino, who has previously managed Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea, could ring the changes if he arrives, but after so many managerial appointments in recent years, supporters remain sceptical over whether another new head coach will make any real difference.

Mauricio Pochettino would be open to a move to Manchester United, multiple sources have told BBC Sport. Pochettino signed an extension to his contract as USA coach in August. However, the deal is thought to contain clauses that would allow him to leave for specific high-profile jobs. BBC Sport reported in October that United had sounded out Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann over replacing Michael Carrick, who the club look increasingly likely to sack. Antonio Conte is also known to be keen on the role.

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Pochettino has repeatedly spoken of his desire to return to the Premier League during his spell in charge of the United States national team, and the opening at Old Trafford could now offer him the perfect route back into club football.

A final decision on Carrick's future is not expected until Thursday, giving Pochettino 24 hours to consider whether he wants the job.