Pochettino on verge of Manchester United return as Carrick sacking confirmed after 10 games

Mauricio Pochettino is closing in on an appointment as Manchester United manager after the club confirmed the sacking of Michael Carrick, who leaves Old Trafford having taken charge of just 10 Premier League games with the side sitting 18th in the table.

United made contact with Pochettino on Monday, and the Argentine is reported to have reached an agreement with the club over succeeding Carrick. The move would mark a return to the Premier League for the 52-year-old, who previously managed Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton in England.

Carrick’s departure was confirmed on Thursday during the international break. His final match in charge saw United battle back from two goals down twice to draw 4-4 with Aston Villa on Sunday — a result that, despite its drama, was not enough to preserve his position.

Pochettino is currently serving as head coach of the United States men’s national team, which has two Nations League fixtures against Haiti scheduled during this international break. He is expected to fulfil those commitments before reporting to United’s Carrington training ground, a timeline he was set to address at a USMNT press conference.