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Mauricio Pochettino close to agreeing deal to become Manchester United coach

By Linda Ikeji 11 November 2026, 1:04 pm

Manchester United are close to agreeing a deal with Mauricio Pochettino to become their next head coach if they decide to sack Michael Carrick.

Pochettino, who is currently the coach of US national team, is being lined up as Carrick's successor, with United preparing to sack him.

Carrick reported to United's Carrington training ground on Wednesday morning at around 7.45am before it emerged that talks with Pochettino are advanced.

According to Sky Sports News, United would have to pay around £7m to buy out Pochettino from his newly-signed contract with the USA but this is not thought to be an issue for the club.

Pochettino is reportedly ready to come on board if United ultimately decide to sack Carrick. He is set to take charge of the USA against Haiti on Saturday as things stand.

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