- Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to become the new Manchester United manager following the sacking of Michael Carrick.
- Michael Carrick was dismissed with Manchester United sitting 18th in the Premier League table after winning just one match of the 2026/27 season.
- The Old Trafford hierarchy expects to complete a deal for the current United States head coach before their next fixture on 22 November.
- Former United captain Gary Neville endorsed the potential appointment, describing Pochettino as a brilliant coach with a strong record of developing young players.
- Neville acknowledged that Pochettino faces a monumental task to get everyone on side and build a squad capable of competing.
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