Manchester United could finally hire Mauricio Pochettino a decade after Sir Alex Ferguson endorsed the Argentine manager due to his commitment to young players.

The United States boss is the favourite to succeed Michael Carrick at Old Trafford, should Ineos and the Glazer family sanction a change in the dugout following a Monaco summit.

After a disastrous start to the season, United sit inside the relegation zone, but despite immense pressure, Carrick took training on Wednesday morning.

And with the United hierarchy meeting on Wednesday to make a final call on Carrick, Pochettino is currently the favourite to be the next manager at Old Trafford, with Ferguson’s appreciation of the former Tottenham and Chelsea boss longstanding.

"Well the manager has been fantastic," the Scot said back in 2016, with Pochettino then linked with the job several times since 2018.

"They have a bad record of managers, there is no doubt about that. They have had so many over the years, but this lad has composure.

"You never see him ruffled and the way his team play is a testimony to the work he is doing.

"The most important thing for English football is how many English and young players are in his team.

"He understands the advantage of playing young people. They won't let you down and they have been fantastic."

Pochettino previously met Ferguson for lunch in London and have had a friendly relationship since their time at League Managers Association dinners.

Should United opt for a change, compensation would be due to the United States federation, with Pochettino recently signing a new deal to take him up to the 2030 World Cup.