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Manchester United are in the final stages of appointing Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager, with Michael Carrick on the brink.

Carrick's impending departure certainly isn't a surprise, with Man United in the relegation zone as we head into the second international break of the campaign, having only taken eight points from their first ten Premier League matches.

The Red Devils showed spirit to fight back and draw 4-4 against Aston Villa last time out, scoring two goals in stoppage time, but their defensive record is a major concern, having conceded 19 goals already this season.

• May 2026 — Carrick named permanent Manchester United head coach until 2028 after securing Champions League return.
• August 2026 - United lose to newly-promoted Hull City on the opening day of the season.
• October 2026 — Como thrash United 4-1 in the Champions League.
• October 2026 — Captain Bruno Fernandes criticises their tactics, intensifying pressure on Carrick.
• November 2026 — Carrick expected to be sacked as United sit in the relegation zone.

In truth, appointing Carrick in the first place was always a gamble, given that the 45-year-old had only ever managed Middlesbrough on a permanent basis, and Mark Goldbridge has suggested Pochettino could be a major upgrade.

On Wednesday morning, David Ornstein broke the news that United are finalising a deal to hire the former Tottenham Hotspur manager, with personal terms being discussed, and there was an expectation the deal would be relatively straight-forward.

However, reporter Mike Keegan has revealed there are still a few things to iron out, even though the Argentinian could be in the dugout for the trip to Liverpool later this month.

Mike Keegan drops Mauricio Pochettino to Man Utd update

Taking to X, Keegan said: "There is now a growing expectation that, should Manchester United press ahead, Mauricio Pochettino will be in the dugout for their clash at Liverpool a week on Sunday. Talks have progressed positively and are in the final stages with minor details - such as whether MP takes two final US games - to be resolved. US Soccer now understood to be involved in talks."

The USMNT are set to take on Haiti away in the CONCACAF Nations League this Saturday, before taking on the same opposition on home soil just a few days later.

As such, United may have to wait a little while longer before the 54-year-old arrives at Old Trafford, but it is positive news that talks are now progressing.

Although the ex-PSG manager's only career trophies to date came during his time in France, what he achieved at Tottenham cannot be understated, with Spurs reaching the 2019 Champions League final, and never finishing below fifth in the league during his tenure.

Even if Pochettino isn't the man to take Manchester United back to the very top table of European football, he clearly has more than enough ability to turn things around this season, after what has been a dismal start.