Manchester United, Mauricio Pochettino and Michael Carrick
11 November 2026
Manchester United have opened talks with Mauricio Pochettino about replacing Michael Carrick, according to BBC Sport and ESPN. The United States head coach is reportedly willing to accept an offer, although Carrick remains in post and no managerial appointment has been confirmed.
United executives are meeting co-owner Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco to decide Carrick’s future after one league victory in ten matches. Pochettino signed a new US contract in August, and United would reportedly need to pay a $10 million release fee.
Why It Matters
United have progressed from considering managerial replacements to reported talks with Pochettino. His interest is established, but Carrick has not been dismissed and no deal is official.