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Man Utd CEO Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox are set to meet minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe for a Monaco summit on Wednesday to review the club’s start to the season; club would have to buy Mauricio Pochettino out of USA contract
Wednesday 11 November 2026 08:45, UK
Pochettino is understood to be ready if United decide to make a change at head coach
Manchester United are close to agreeing a deal with Mauricio Pochettino to become their next head coach if they decide to sack Michael Carrick.
USA boss Pochettino is being lined up as a potential successor with United preparing for a potential parting of the ways.
Carrick reported to United’s Carrington training ground on Wednesday morning as his future hangs in the balance.
Sky Sports News understands United would have to pay around £7m to buy out Pochettino from his newly-signed contract with the USA but this is not thought to be an issue for the club.
No final decision has been made on Carrick as club chiefs Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox are set to meet owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe on Wednesday in Monaco to confirm next steps.
Pochettino is understood to be ready if United ultimately decide to make a change at head coach, which remains likely.