Manchester United reach framework deal with Pochettino before settling Carrick’s fate

The Guardian

Pochettino wants to leave USA role for United United board meeting scheduled for Wednesday Manchester United have a framework agreement with Mauricio ­Pochettino for him to become their head coach if Michael Carrick is sacked. ­Carrick is expected to be fired in line with the recommendation from Jason ­Wilcox, the director of football, and Omar ­Berrada, the chief executive, to Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Pochettino is the USA men’s national team head coach and in August signed a contract to 2030 but he wants the United job after ­managing in the Premier League with Southampton, Tottenham and ­Chelsea.