Glazers 'overrule' Ineos as Mauricio Pochettino Man United twist comes to light

Glazers have overruled Ineos to back Pochettino over Eddie Howe; the 54-year-old is set to arrive at Carrington on November 19 after his USMNT commitments.

Manchester United have parted ways with Michael Carrick following a poor start to the season that has left the club 18th in the Premier League with just one win from 10 matches.

Mauricio Pochettino is set to become the next manager, with an agreement in principle reached between United and the 54-year-old's camp. However, the appointment has not been straightforward. Ineos director of football Jason Wilcox favoured Eddie Howe, while recruitment director Christopher Vivell wanted Julian Nagelsmann.

The Glazer Family, as majority shareholders, ultimately overruled these preferences and backed Pochettino.

Pochettino remains under contract with USMNT until 2030, so United must pay approximately £7.4 million to release him, plus £1.5 million to bring his coaching staff. Carrick's severance is estimated at £3 million. Pochettino is not expected to arrive until November 19 at the earliest, as he is committed to the USMNT's CONCACAF Nations League quarter-finals against Haiti on November 14 and 18.