Mauricio Pochettino Could Sign Former Chelsea and Spurs Players If He Joins Man Utd

According to Sky Sports, Manchester United are nearing an agreement with Mauricio Pochettino to appoint him as their next manager should they choose to terminate Michael Carrick’s contract.

United’s hierarchy are conducting an internal review of the club’s miserable form during an eight-match winless run, SuperSport reported. Carrick arrived at the Carrington training base at 7.15am on Tuesday, as chief executive Omar Berrada and football director Jason Wilcox prepared to hold video talks with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Goal.com reported.

United sit in the Premier League relegation zone after their worst start to a league campaign in 40 years.

Sunday’s 4-4 draw against Aston Villa left Carrick with only one win in 10 league games, according to Goal.com.

Pochettino is the clear frontrunner to take over, carrying a £7 million release clause in his United States manager contract, Goal.com reported. The former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea boss leads a shortlist that also includes Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann, according to Goal.com.

Pochettino could overhaul the squad with former players

If Pochettino takes charge, a massive squad overhaul is required to revive a United side struggling in the relegation zone, Football London reported. Pochettino could attempt to sign players he has previously worked with at Tottenham and Chelsea.

Conor Gallagher thrived under Pochettino at Chelsea, where the midfielder played some of the best football of his career, Football London reported. Pochettino regularly praised the player during their time together.

“I think he is a player with a great commitment to the team,” Pochettino said in 2024. “He is always trying to compensate in every situation, in offensive and defensive situations. It’s priceless to have a player like him.”

Richarlison, Levi Colwill, and Malo Gusto also feature among the players who could be on Pochettino’s hit list should he take the Old Trafford job, Football London reported.

United seek replacement before facing Liverpool

SuperSport reports that United have the duration of the two-week international break to find a successor for Carrick before returning to action against Liverpool on November 22.

Pochettino and Manchester United have a well-established history with paths that have crossed on multiple occasions over the last decade without converging, Sky Sports reported.

United have previously held talks with the Argentine on at least two occasions.

Club powerbrokers must make a final recommendation on Carrick’s future at a Monaco summit, according to Sky Sports.

Questions about Manchester United and Michael Carrick

Who owns Manchester United’s football operations?

Sir Jim Ratcliffe holds control of football operations at Old Trafford as a minority owner, alongside co-owners the Glazer family, according to SuperSport and Goal.com.

What was Michael Carrick’s record this season?

Carrick secured only two wins across 15 matches in all competitions this season, leaving United in the Premier League relegation zone with one league win, according to Goal.com and SuperSport.