POCHETTINO READY FOR MAN UNITED TALKS AMID CARRICK’S GROWING PRESSURE

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By: Hammad Fasasi

Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly open to discussing the possibility of becoming Manchester United’s head coach if approached by the club, as uncertainty continues to surround Michael Carrick’s future at Old Trafford.

According to Sky Sports News, no final decision has been reached on Carrick, while Pochettino is willing to hold talks with United. However, the club may have to pay about £7 million to secure his release from his current contract with the United States national team.

Manchester United chief executive, Omar Berrada, and director of football, Jason Wilcox, are scheduled to meet minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe on Wednesday to review the team’s season and present their recommendations on Carrick’s future.

The club is also considering possible alternatives as it weighs its next move.

Carrick’s position has come under increasing pressure after United went eight consecutive Premier League matches without a victory.

Although the team has shown some improvement through late comebacks in recent matches, the performances have failed to ease concerns about its overall form.

Pochettino, who previously managed Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, recently extended his contract as head coach of the United States national team until 2030.

Manchester United have previously considered the Argentine for the managerial position at Old Trafford, although no substantive discussions have taken place with potential replacements so far.

The club is expected to use the ongoing international break to assess its season before making a decision on the managerial position.

For now, Carrick remains in charge, while United’s hierarchy considers whether appointing a new manager would help address the team’s struggles.