Manchester United meet in Monaco on Carrick's future, with Pochettino talks reported as advanced
Sky Sports News reports United are close to terms with USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino should they dismiss Michael Carrick after Wednesday's meeting.
By GoalPost · Reporting from Sky Sports and All Out Soccer (via Yahoo Sports)
Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox meet minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco on Wednesday, and a decision on Michael Carrick's future is expected there. Sky Sports News says a change of head coach remains likely. Carrick reported to United's Carrington training ground on Wednesday morning, Sky reports.
Sky Sports News also reports that United's talks with Mauricio Pochettino are advanced and that the club is close to agreeing a deal with him to take over if Carrick is dismissed. Pochettino is under contract as USA head coach. Sky puts the buyout at about £7 million, and The Athletic, as cited by All Out Soccer, at about $10 million.
Pochettino is due to lead the USA against Haiti in the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals during this window. United's next league match is at Liverpool on Nov. 22.
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