Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterManchester United are finalising a deal to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager.The Red Devils have endured a poor start to the season, finding themselves 18th in the Premier League with just three wins in all competitions, after climbing to third last term.With Michael Carrick now hanging by a thread, the club have made the decision to replace the former midfielder and United States men's national team coach Pochettino is now the chosen candidate.Manchester United finalising Mauricio Pochettino move, with Michael Carrick to be sackedAfter a successful interim spell in the second half of last season, Manchester United hired Michael Carrick on a two-year deal.Following the poor start to the season, however, the club have decided to part with the former midfielder, with David Ornstein delivering an exclusive on the situation at Carrington. You may like Manchester United report: Mauricio Pochettino to ACCEPT managerial job role Manchester United are missing perfect new manager opportunity to avoid �30m bill 'I met genius Sir Alex Ferguson for lunch and we argued over who would pay. I came so close, I want to try and win the Premier League again' Mauricio Pochettino adds fuel to Manchester United links The prolific journalist revealed in The Athletic that United are finalising a deal for the Argentine coach, terms ongoing with with his camp.Yesterday, it emerged that Pochettino would jump at the chance to depart the USMNT for Old Trafford, with United CEO Omar Berrada favouring the move.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Ornstein has added that United are yet to contact US, but straightforward should plan proceed.Pochettino has been in charge of the United States side since 2024, when he and Emma Hayes left the men's and women's Chelsea teams, respectively, to head Stateside.The 54-year-old has been linked with the United job for as long as a decade, too, with his good work at Tottenham Hotspur seeing him in the running the Old Trafford hot seat a number of times over the years.United are still yet to sack Carrick.Manchester United face Liverpool when Premier League action resumes after the international break.TOPICSMauricio PochettinoManchester UnitedPremier LeagueMark WhiteSocial Links NavigationContent EditorMark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge both past and present Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.
