Manchester United close in on Pochettino to replace Carrick, Guardian reports
Manchester United are close to a deal for US coach Mauricio Pochettino, the Guardian reports. United's top executives have recommended sacking Michael Carrick, with the club 18th in the Premier League.
Manchester United are closing in on a deal to make Mauricio Pochettino their head coach, the Guardian reported on Wednesday. The deal depends on Michael Carrick being sacked. The Daily Nation also reported that Pochettino is the favourite for the job. Director of football Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada have recommended Carrick's sacking to Sir Jim Ratcliffe, according to the Guardian. The pair are meeting Ratcliffe in Monaco to tell him Carrick should go. Ratcliffe is a minority owner but controls United's sporting policy. A United board meeting is set for Wednesday. One or more of the six Glazer siblings, the majority owners, will be represented. The Guardian said club executives and Carrick's camp both expect the board to ratify the sacking, followed by an announcement. Pochettino currently coaches the US men's national team…
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