Manchester United reportedly closing in on deal with Mauricio Pochettino once team moves on from Michael Carrick

All indications point to USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino joining Manchester United, but there’s one significant roadblock preventing the move: Michael Carrick is still employed by the side. That’s expected to change Wednesday, as Manchester United brass will reportedly meet to discuss Carrick’s fate. Once that meeting takes place — and Carrick is relieved of his duties — it’s expected Pochettino will be hired by the team , per multiple sources. The move comes just months after Pochettino signed a new contract to continue coaching the USMNT through the 2030 World Cup. It will reportedly cost Manchester United $10 million to get Pochettino released from that contract. With Manchester United facing relegation, the side is looking to make a significant move at head coach. Reports emerged Monday suggesting Carrick could be fired , with Pochettino among the biggest names Manchester United was considering as a replacement. Things have progressed quickly since then. Pochettino would certainly qualify as a significant hire. The Argentine manager has plenty of experience in the Premier League, spending time with Southampton — which he led to its highest-ever Premier League finish — Tottenham — where he led the club to the 2019 Champions League final — and Chelsea. In between those stints, he also spent time with Paris Saint-Germain. After a year with Chelsea, Pochettino was hired to coach the USMNT, which he led to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. This story will be updated.