Manchester United: Pochettino close to agreement, according to multiple reports

Manchester United is on the verge of appointing Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach. According to FourFourTwo, the Manchester club is preparing to confirm the arrival of the Argentine, while the Evening Standard reports that a personal agreement is being finalized. The Guardian, cited by Transfermarkt, states that Pochettino would be willing to leave his role as head coach of the United States national team to join the Red Devils.

Michael Carrick's replacement in sight

According to Soccernews, which sources The Telegraph, Manchester United is preparing to part ways with Michael Carrick, the current head coach. Carrick, who has been in charge since last season, is expected to be dismissed, and Pochettino is tipped to succeed him at Old Trafford. Calciomercato.com, citing The Athletic, confirms that the club has chosen Pochettino and that advanced talks have taken place to replace Carrick.

Buyout clause to be triggered

The Evening Standard reports that Manchester United is finalizing personal terms with the Argentine before paying the buyout clause in his contract with the US Soccer Federation. This clause, mentioned by the British outlet, is a key step in securing Pochettino's arrival. Several sources, including zerozero and Maisfutebol, confirm that the deal is nearing completion, although nothing has been officially announced yet.

Chelsea and Tottenham fans react

Pochettino, who has previously managed Tottenham and Chelsea, could return to the Premier League. According to the Evening Standard, fans of both clubs reacted to the news, as the Argentine is favored to become Manchester United's next manager. The Daily Mail adds that Pochettino leads the bookmakers' favorites, ahead of Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann, on a list of 14 potential candidates.

No official announcement has been made by Manchester United yet. The situation is therefore expected to be confirmed in the coming days.