Why Manchester United face a race against time to confirm Mauricio Pochettino appointment

Pochettino in advanced talks to replace Carrick; United must move quickly before USMNT's Nations League fixtures.

Manchester United are racing to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as their next manager, with talks underway and personal terms close to being finalised. The club is willing to pay the $10 million (£7.5m) release clause in Pochettino's contract with the United States Men's National Team.

Pochettino would replace Michael Carrick, who is expected to be sacked following a meeting of United's hierarchy in Monaco on Wednesday. The decision comes after United's poor start to the season, winning just one of their opening 10 Premier League matches and sitting in the relegation zone.

The Argentine has emerged as United's top target, ahead of Eddie Howe, Julian Nagelsmann and Antonio Conte. However, United must act quickly, as the USMNT face important CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final fixtures against Haiti on Saturday and the second leg next Wednesday. United return from the international break with a crucial match away at Liverpool on November 22.