Man Utd closing in on Pochettino after sacking manager Carrick

Manchester United is set to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager following the dismissal of Michael Carrick, according to sources. The Argentine head coach of the US national team is expected to leave his current role with the team after their recent defeat in the CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final.

Pochettino's appointment comes after a disappointing campaign for United, who have struggled to secure points in the Premier League and currently find themselves in the relegation zone. Carrick, who led the team to a third-place finish last season, is expected to trigger a release clause worth around $10 million to secure his services.

Carrick, who took over as interim manager following Ruben Amorim's departure in January, led United to Champions League qualification. However, the club's underwhelming recruitment in the summer transfer window has hampered his ability to maintain discipline on the field. Carrick's final game in charge was a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa, during which he expressed disappointment with the lack of top-quality signings.

Former United captain Gary Neville criticized the treatment of Carrick, stating that it was "appallingly" below the standard expected in any other business. The Manchester United Supporters' Trust echoed these sentiments, blaming the club's majority owners, the Glazer family, and minority shareholder Jim Ratcliffe for the repeated changes in football leadership that have resulted in a lack of sporting excellence.