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Manchester United have reportedly stepped up their pursuit of Mauricio Pochettino as their next manager, pushing forward in negotiations to lure the U.S. men's national team head coach back to the Premier League.
According to The Athletic, United have made "contact" with U.S. Soccer in an effort to secure a deal that would see the Argentine tactician replace Michael Carrick in the Old Trafford dugout.
On Monday, reports emerged that United were preparing to dismiss Carrick after the Red Devils found themselves in the Premier League relegation zone for the first time in four decades. Although Carrick has continued to lead United's training sessions during the early stages of the international break, a new timeline has reportedly been established, with club director Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada expected to part ways with Carrick on Thursday.
Pochettino swiftly emerged as the frontrunner to replace Carrick once news of his impending dismissal broke. Talks are now underway, with one notable obstacle appearing to stand between the Argentine and the United managerial role.
United must activate the buyout clause in Pochettino's USMNT contract—a new four-year deal he signed following the 2026 World Cup. The buyout is reportedly valued at $10 million (£7.4 million), though the total package could rise to approximately $12 million to account for Pochettino's backroom staff joining the move.
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Discussions between United and U.S. Soccer are expected to continue over the coming hours, with a formal agreement between the club and the federation remaining the last hurdle to clear—aside from United officially confirming Carrick's departure.
The process shouldn't prove too complicated, given reports that U.S. Soccer have already begun planning for a successor and that United are "comfortable" with Pochettino remaining in charge of the USMNT through the November international window.
Earlier on Wednesday, it was reported that United were "finalizing" a contract with Pochettino. Now, multiple sources indicate that a verbal agreement in principle has been reached between the Red Devils and the 54-year-old Argentine.
Pochettino is currently focused on the USMNT's Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal clash against Haiti, which he reportedly intends to oversee before making the switch. Despite mounting speculation and uncertainty surrounding his future, several U.S. players have described the start of the November camp as "business as usual."
With Pochettino's appointment at United appearing increasingly imminent, the USMNT has reportedly set its sights on Pep Guardiola as its ideal candidate to take over.
Pochettino has never concealed his ambition to one day return to the Premier League. Now, after a decade of being linked to the United managerial position, there is a strong possibility that it finally becomes a reality by the time the Red Devils face Liverpool in their next fixture on Nov. 22.