Manchester United Close In on Pochettino as Carrick Faces Sack
Manchester United are on the verge of appointing Mauricio Pochettino via a $10m release clause, with Michael Carrick set to be sacked. Here is what we know.
Manchester United are closing in on a new head coach. According to BBC Sport, Mauricio Pochettino's switch to Old Trafford is all but done, although the club has not yet announced publicly whether it will go ahead and trigger the deal.
Michael Carrick on his way out
The decision to part ways with Michael Carrick was reportedly taken by 9am on Monday. United are now expected to hold one last internal meeting to push the plan through and make his dismissal official, bringing his spell in the Old Trafford dugout to an end.
Pochettino's $10m release clause
Pochettino, currently in charge of the United States national team, has a $10m release clause in his contract that is available to be triggered. United are working on that payment while also negotiating the terms of a contract with the Argentine coach's representatives. The former Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea boss would arrive with plenty of Premier League experience.
One major question remains unanswered: should the move be completed, it is not yet clear whether Pochettino will still lead the USA in their two upcoming matches against Haiti.
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