EPL: Pochettino ready to take over as Man United manager — Report

Manchester United are in the process of negotiating with Mauricio Pochettino to take over as the club’s next head coach, following the expected departure of Michael Carrick. Pochettino, 54, has expressed interest in taking charge of the Premier League giants and would need to be released from his contract with the United States national team, which would cost Manchester United $10 million (£7.5 million).

The Argentine manager, who previously managed Tottenham, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain, is expected to maintain a respectful relationship with the United States Soccer Federation. The timing of any potential move could be complicated by the USA’s upcoming Concacaf Nations League quarter-final against Haiti. Pochettino has been linked with the Manchester United job on three previous occasions, but the current situation offers a unique opportunity for the Spanish striker to return to Old Trafford.

Carrick, 45, is expected to be relieved of his duties within the next 48 hours, following a disappointing start to the Premier League campaign. Manchester United are currently 18th in the table, outside the relegation zone, but the club has won only one of their opening 10 league matches.