MAN UNITED CONSIDER SACKING CARRICK, OPEN TALKS WITH POCHETTINO

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By ‘Balogun Ibrahim

Manchester United are reportedly considering sacking head coach Michael Carrick following the club’s disappointing start to the Premier League season.

According to BBC Sport, the club’s hierarchy is expected to discuss Carrick’s future at a meeting in Monaco on Wednesday, with Chief Executive Omar Berrada, Director of Football Jason Wilcox and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe scheduled to attend.

Berrada and Wilcox are reportedly set to recommend Carrick’s dismissal as the club considers a managerial change.

The Red Devils have endured a difficult campaign, recording just one victory in their opening 10 league matches and failing to win a game since August.

Their position in the relegation zone marks their worst standing at this stage of a top-flight season since the 1986/87 campaign, when they were 20th.

Meanwhile, Manchester United have reportedly opened discussions with former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino over the possibility of taking charge at Old Trafford.

The 54-year-old currently manages the United States national team, a position he assumed in September 2024. He extended his contract in August and reportedly has a $10m (£7.5m) release clause.

Pochettino has previously emerged as a candidate for the Manchester United managerial position on three occasions: following Jose Mourinho’s departure in 2018, before Erik ten Hag’s appointment in 2022, and after Ten Hag’s dismissal in 2024.

The Argentine enjoyed successful spells in the Premier League with Southampton and Tottenham, leading the North London club to the 2019 UEFA Champions League final.

He also managed French giants Paris Saint-Germain before taking charge of Chelsea.

With Carrick’s future uncertain, Wednesday’s meeting could prove crucial in determining the next direction of Manchester United’s managerial plans.