Mauricio Pochettino is moving closer to being appointed as the new manager of Manchester United.
According to English media reports, the Old Trafford club has reached an agreement in principle with the Argentine coach, who currently leads the United States National Team.
Pochettino is expected to take over at the Red Devils if the club's management decides to sack Michael Carrick, following disappointing results at the start of this season, writes Indeksonline.
According to Sky Sports, United directors Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox will meet with co-owner Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco to make a final decision on Carrick's future.
A potential obstacle to the Argentine coach's transfer is his contract with the United States Soccer Federation, which runs until 2030. However, it contains a release clause of around seven million pounds, an amount that Manchester United are willing to pay.
Pochettino has extensive experience in English football, having previously managed Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea. His greatest achievement in England came with Tottenham, whom he led to the Champions League final in 2019.
Meanwhile, Manchester United is having a very poor start to the season, sitting in the Premier League relegation zone, with just one win in their first 10 league games.
