Manchester United close on Mauricio Pochettino deal before settling Carrick’s fate

A Manchester United board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday with the expectation within the executive and in Michael Carrick’s camp that the sacking will be ratified

There is a growing sense among Manchetser United players that Michael Carrick will be sacked, with their expectation being that Mauricio Pochettino will replace him. Pic: John Walton/Press Association.

Manchester United are closing in on agreeing a deal for Mauricio Pochettino to become their head coach if Michael Carrick is sacked in line with the recommendation from Jason Wilcox, the director of football, and Omar Berrada, the chief executive, to Jim Ratcliffe.

Pochettino is the US men’s national team head coach but wants the United job if, as expected, Carrick is removed.