Pochettino 'favourite' to be next Man United manager, club adviser shares release clause verdict

Pochettino viewed as favourite for United job with compensation package around £10m; Carrick's future to be decided at Wednesday meeting in Monaco.

Manchester United are preparing to make a managerial change, with a key meeting scheduled for Wednesday in Monaco to decide the future of current manager Michael Carrick. Former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness believes Mauricio Pochettino is now the firm favourite to replace Carrick at Old Trafford.

Pochettino has a break clause in his USA contract valued at around £7.44 million, but Wyness estimates the total cost to United—including bringing his backroom team—would be approximately £10 million. He stressed that this compensation package would not deter United from pursuing the Argentine manager.

Pochettino has previously indicated his willingness to listen to United's plans and has never hidden his desire to return to Premier League management. He has been a long-term target for the United hierarchy for several years. Other candidates including Eddie Howe and Antonio Conte continue to be mentioned, but Pochettino is considered the leading contender.