Manchester United are reportedly closing in on an agreement to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager should the club decide to part ways with current boss Michael Carrick, according to multiple reports.
The Argentine coach, who previously managed Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea, has been out of work since leaving Stamford Bridge at the end of last season. Pochettino's Premier League experience and track record of developing young talent make him a leading candidate for the Old Trafford hot seat.
Carrick, a former United midfielder who took over on an interim basis before being given the role permanently, has faced mounting pressure following a string of disappointing results. The club's hierarchy is said to be evaluating options as they seek to arrest a slide down the Premier League table.
No official announcement has been made by Manchester United regarding either Carrick's status or Pochettino's potential appointment. The situation remains fluid as the club's ownership group, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS sporting division, continues its review of football operations.
