Pochettino’s passionate speech to USMNT squad after four straight wins

With Michael Carrick heading towards the Old Trafford exit during this international break, Manchester United have moved swiftly to secure his successor: Mauricio Pochettino. According to 'The Athletic', the deal is virtually complete, with only the final details of the Argentine tactician's contract left to be ironed out.

Negotiations gathered serious momentum on Tuesday, progressing rapidly even though the US Soccer have not yet been formally notified of the situation.

United, who have courted Pochettino in the past, must trigger a release clause in the region of €9 million to release the manager from his ongoing contract after he guided the co-hosts at the last World Cup.

Carrick's departure is expected to be confirmed in the coming hours, paving the way for Pochettino's swift unveiling. The Argentine is set to bring his trusted backroom staff to Old Trafford to steady the ship following an alarming slump of just one win from their last 11 matches.