Source :- PERTH NOW NEWS
Michael Carrick looks set to end another day in limbo despite Manchester United laying the groundwork to bring in Mauricio Pochettino as thir new boss.
Plans are believed to be afoot to recruit the Argentinian should the former Red Devils midfielder Carrick, as expected, be dismissed as head coach with the club in the relegation zone.
Carrick again reported to Carrington to take training on Wednesday but there remains no confirmation on the outcome of a meeting of United powerbrokers 800 miles away from Manchester in Monaco.
Director of football Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada travelled to the principality to see Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who took control of football operations and would sign off a change with co-owners, the Glazers.
United sources were insistent at the start of the week that no decision had been made on Carrick’s future, but it has emerged a framework is in place to bring in Pochettino should they wield the axe.
The ex-Tottenham, Paris St Germain and Chelsea boss is understood to be keen on a move to Old Trafford despite just three months ago signing a contract extension to remain as United States head coach until 2030.
US Soccer would be due compensation – with the release clause worth a reported $US10 million ($A15 million) – and is understood to be prepared for Pochettino’s potential departure, with a succession plan ready to be activated.
The developments come as the US prepare for Nations League quarter-final fixtures against Haiti, with the head coach due to face the media at a Friday press conference nominally previewing the first leg.
Pochettino led training in Georgia on Wednesday but scheduled media availability with players was scrapped.
US Soccer confirmed it was cancelled in observance of Veterans Day, which removed the possibility of the squad being asked to comment on the news of their manager’s potential exit.
Pochettino has spoken to United about the job on several occasions down the years, including in 2022 when the club instead turned to Erik ten Hag.
The former Argentina international’s appointment may prove inspired, but the way Carrick is being handled is causing anger externally and within some parts of the club.
