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New Man Utd manager hint dropped amid 'Pochettino U-turn'
Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as the favorite, and United may need to pay a $10 million release clause to land him.
On Wednesday, Manchester United executives including Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox meet in Monaco to determine head coach Michael Carrick's future amid the club's worst start in 40 years.
The Red Devils currently sit 18th in the Premier League with eight points from 10 matches, managing just one win in 11 games across all competitions.
Mauricio Pochettino, the current USMNT head coach, has emerged as the bookies' favorite to replace Carrick, with reports indicating United officials view him as their preferred candidate.
Securing the 54-year-old Argentine would require United to meet a $10 million release clause in his USMNT contract, which extends through the 2030 World Cup.
Club legend Wayne Rooney, however, argues that former manager Jose Mourinho is "exactly" what Manchester United need, advocating for a second stint to reverse the team's struggles.
[Sports Chosun Reporter Park Chan-jun] Manager Michael Carrick is expected to be sacked eventually. On the 10th (Korean time), the British newspaper 'The Sun' reported that 'Manchester United is preparing to sack Manager Carrick.' It added, 'Director Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada held an emergency meeting and have begun searching for a new manager. It is highly likely that the manager will be changed ahead of the match against Liverpool.' Th…