Manchester United reportedly preparing to appoint Pochettino if Carrick dismissed
Sky Sports reported that Manchester United officials are preparing to decide Michael Carrick's future at a meeting in Monaco and have reached an agreement in principle with U. S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino to become head coach should Carrick be dismissed.
Earlier reports said the club was close to hiring Pochettino pending Carrick's exit (Yahoo Sports). The Guardian noted that Pochettino, who is USMNT coach, is linked to the job and has a release clause of about $10 million. BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty said Pochettino is likely to be appointed after Carrick's expected dismissal.