Manchester United explore appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as head coach
Manchester United are reported to be evaluating former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino as a replacement for interim coach Michael Carrick.
Manchester United are said to be in advanced talks to hire Mauricio Pochettino, the 54-year-old Argentine, as head coach, according to reports from the club's media outlets. The appointment would require the club to activate a $10 million (£7.5 million) release clause in Pochettino's contract with the United States men’s national team.
Pochettino, who previously managed Tottenham Hotspur, Southampton and Chelsea, is described as having a high-pressing style and a record of developing young players. In a recent interview with FourFourTwo, he said he remains interested in managing Manchester United and wants to be part of a project with ambitions to win major trophies.
The club have also been linked with Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann, both of whom are currently available after leaving Newcastle United and the German national team respectively. Director of football Jason Wilcox has been identified as a key figure in the recruitment process.
If appointed, Pochettino would inherit a squad that includes recent signings such as Marcus Rashford, Mason Mount and Lisandro Martínez, and would be expected to implement a more aggressive, front-footed tactical approach.
United’s board will need to decide on the level of authority and budget to be granted to the new coach, as well as any changes to the club’s recruitment structure.