{"id":15010,"date":"2026-11-11T13:01:09","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T13:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/11\/man-utd-reach-verbal-agreement-with-pochettino-to-replace-carrick\/"},"modified":"2026-11-11T13:01:09","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T13:01:09","slug":"man-utd-reach-verbal-agreement-with-pochettino-to-replace-carrick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/11\/man-utd-reach-verbal-agreement-with-pochettino-to-replace-carrick\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd \u2018reach verbal agreement\u2019 with Pochettino to replace Carrick"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Manchester United have reportedly reached a \u201cverbal agreement in principle\u201d with Mauricio Pochettino to replace Michael Carrick as their manager in a bid to revive the fortunes of the struggling English giants.<\/p>\n

Carrick\u2019s position at Old Trafford has been the subject of intense speculation following United\u2019s worst start to a season in 40 years, leaving them languishing in the Premier League relegation zone after an eight-match winless run.<\/p>\n

He remains in post but it is believed Carrick\u2019s future will be decided at a meeting attended by influential shareholder Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox in Monaco on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Berrada and Wilcox are reportedly leaning towards dismissing Carrick.<\/p>\n

United States head coach Pochettino has extensive experience of the Premier League following spells in charge of Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea.<\/p>\n

It was only three months ago, however, that Pochettino signed a contract extension to remain with the United States through to the 2030 World Cup.<\/p>\n

US Soccer would be due compensation should he move to Manchester, with the 54-year-old understood to have a $10 million (\u00a37.5 million) release clause.<\/p>\n

But Sky Sports reported Wednesday that United have \u201creached a verbal agreement in principle\u201d with Pochettino, linked with a move to Old Trafford on several previous occasions, to become their new head coach.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Turbulent reign \u2013<\/h2>\n

Carrick was seen arriving at United\u2019s Carrington training ground on Wednesday but it appears to be only a matter of time before his turbulent reign comes to an end.<\/p>\n

The 45-year-old had been granted a stay of execution after he was widely expected to be axed in late October following a 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth.<\/p>\n

But United were beaten 2-0 at Chelsea, then scrambled a last-gasp 3-2 win against Roma in the Champions League after falling two goals down.<\/p>\n

It appeared former United and England midfielder Carrick would be on the way out when his team twice trailed Aston Villa by two goals on Sunday.<\/p>\n

When United scored twice in stoppage-time to rescue an improbable 4-4 draw, it was interpreted as a positive sign for Carrick as the players were still fighting for him.<\/p>\n

But a change now appears likely, with former Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, ex-Chelsea chief Antonio Conte and former Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann also linked with the United job.<\/p>\n

United have the rest of the two-week international break to resolve their managerial situation before returning to action at bitter rivals Liverpool on November 22.<\/p>\n

Carrick has presided over United\u2019s slide to 18th place \u2014 their lowest position 10 games into a top-flight season since 1986\/87 when they were 20th.<\/p>\n

He was hired on a permanent basis in the close-season after leading United to a third-place finish in the Premier League during his spell as interim boss.<\/p>\n

Carrick had won plaudits for steadying the ship after Ruben Amorim\u2019s volatile reign ended in the sack in January.<\/p>\n

But, hampered by the club\u2019s underwhelming recruitment in the transfer window, Carrick\u2019s team have endured a steep decline this term.<\/p>\n

United, who have not won the title since Alex Ferguson\u2019s final season as boss in 2012\/13, only signed midfielders Youri Tielemans, Carlos Baleba and Andrey Santos in the summer transfer window despite the glaring need for new forwards.<\/p>\n

Carrick has struggled to maintain discipline among his squad, dropping captain Bruno Fernandes after he criticised his manager\u2019s tactics during a 4-1 thrashing at Champions League debutants Como.<\/p>\n

He also axed Lisandro Martinez after the United defender criticised the club\u2019s hierarchy for their lack of top-quality signings.<\/p>\n

United fans have remained largely supportive of Carrick, focusing their anger on majority owners the Glazer family, Ratcliffe and the under-achieving players.<\/p>\n

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