Man Utd Consider Carrick Sacking as Pochettino Emerges as Potential Replacement

Manchester United are considering parting ways with head coach Michael Carrick following a disappointing start to the Premier League season, with the club’s leadership expected to discuss his future at a meeting in Monaco on Wednesday.

According to BBC Sport, chief executive Omar Berrada, director of football Jason Wilcox and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe are expected to attend the meeting, where Carrick’s position will be reviewed.

Berrada and Wilcox are reportedly expected to recommend Carrick’s dismissal as United consider making another managerial change.

The Red Devils have endured a difficult campaign, winning only one of their opening 10 league matches and failing to record a victory since August. Their position in the relegation zone is their lowest at this stage of a top-flight season since the 1986-87 campaign, when they were 20th.

Meanwhile, United have reportedly opened discussions with former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino over the possibility of taking charge at Old Trafford.

The 54-year-old Argentine currently manages the United States national team, a position he took up in September 2024. He renewed his contract in August, with reports indicating that his deal includes a $10m (£7.5m) release clause.

Pochettino has previously been considered for the Manchester United job on three occasions: following Jose Mourinho’s departure in 2018, before Erik ten Hag’s appointment in 2022, and after Ten Hag was dismissed in 2024.

The former Tottenham manager enjoyed successful spells in the Premier League with Southampton and Spurs, guiding the north London club to the 2019 UEFA Champions League final. He also managed Paris Saint-Germain before taking charge of Chelsea.

With United struggling in the league and Carrick’s position under scrutiny, Wednesday’s meeting could determine whether the club makes another managerial change and pursues Pochettino as a possible replacement.