Mauricio Pochettino cancellation confirmed as Man United decide on next manager move

Manchester United are expected to sack Michael Carrick this week; Mauricio Pochettino is the leading candidate to replace him, with a $10m release clause in his USMNT contract.

Manchester United are set to part ways with manager Michael Carrick following a disastrous start to the season, with the club languishing in 18th place with just eight points from ten matches. Sir Jim Ratcliffe will discuss Carrick's future at an Ineos meeting in Monaco on Wednesday, where CEO Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox are expected to present the case for his removal.

Mauritio Pochettino, the former Tottenham, Chelsea and Southampton manager, is United's top target to take over. The Argentine is currently head coach of the US men's national team under a contract running until 2030, but has a release clause worth approximately $10 million (£7.44m) that United could activate. Pochettino is understood to be keen to return to English football and manage United.

Other candidates linked with the role include Eddie Howe, Antonio Conte, Julian Nagelsmann and Gareth Southgate. The appointment would be United's third managerial change in a year, following Ruben Amorim's departure in January and Carrick's subsequent permanent appointment after guiding the club to third place last season.