Man United Consider Major Managerial Shake-Up As Pochettino Emerges As Carrick’s Replacement

Manchester United have reportedly opened discussions with former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino as the club considers replacing Michael Carrick following a disappointing start to the Premier League season.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the Argentine manager is interested in taking charge at Old Trafford, although he is reportedly waiting for a formal approach from the club before making a final decision.

Pochettino, 54, is currently managing the United States national team and is understood to be willing to consider the Manchester United job. However, he is also keen to honour his existing commitment to the United States Soccer Federation.

Reports indicate that Manchester United could be required to pay approximately $10 million to secure his release from the contract he signed in August.

His possible departure could also disrupt preparations for the United States’ upcoming two-legged Concacaf Nations League quarter-final against Haiti, scheduled for next week.

Meanwhile, senior Manchester United officials are expected to meet in Monaco on Wednesday to discuss Carrick’s future and determine the club’s next course of action.

Those expected to attend the meeting include Chief Executive Omar Berrada, Director of Football Jason Wilcox and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Although the officials reportedly travelled to Monaco for a routine strategic meeting, Carrick’s position is expected to feature prominently in their discussions.

The club’s hierarchy is said to be increasingly concerned about the team’s performances under the 45-year-old manager, with his future potentially being decided within the next 48 hours.

Manchester United currently occupy 18th position in the Premier League relegation zone, having recorded just one victory in their opening 10 matches. The club have also gone without a league win since August.

Their disappointing form represents United’s worst start to a top-flight campaign at this stage of a season since the 1986/87 season, when they were positioned 20th in the league standings.

Pochettino has previously been considered for the Manchester United managerial position on several occasions. The club reportedly explored the possibility of appointing him following Jose Mourinho’s departure in 2018, before Erik ten Hag’s appointment in 2022 and again after the Dutchman’s exit in 2024.

The Argentine began his Premier League managerial career with Southampton in January 2013 before moving to Tottenham Hotspur in 2014. During his five-year spell in north London, he guided Spurs to the 2019 UEFA Champions League final.

He later managed Paris Saint-Germain between January 2021 and July 2022 before taking charge of Chelsea for the 2023/24 campaign.

Pochettino subsequently moved into international management in September 2024 after accepting the United States coaching position, guiding the team to the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

With Manchester United struggling near the relegation zone, the coming days could prove decisive for Carrick’s future as the club weighs the possibility of bringing Pochettino to Old Trafford.