Manchester United close on Mauricio Pochettino deal before settling Carrick’s fate

Manchester United are closing in on appointing Mauricio Pochettino as head coach, with director of football Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada recommending to owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe that current manager Michael Carrick be sacked. Pochettino, currently head coach of the US men's national team, is keen to take the Old Trafford role. The deal is expected to be finalised once Carrick's dismissal is confirmed.