United wants to bring in Pochettino as soon as possible

Manchester United have said they want to bring in Pochettino as soon as possible after sacking coach Michael Carrick.

United made the decision following a meeting of the club's leadership in Monaco to discuss club affairs, with United failing to achieve the desired results since minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe bought a stake in the club three years ago.

Michael Carrick took over as Manchester United coach in January after his predecessor Ruben Amorim was sacked. United had also sacked Erik ten Hag before that.

Carrick's replacement at Manchester United will beMauricio Pochettino, who coached the United States national team at the recently concluded World Cup and previously managed Premier League clubs Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, United's leadership has now decided. United are therefore holding final talks with Pochettino over an agreement. These include discussions on the £7 million payable to the US football federation to release Pochettino from his contract, as well as arrangements for his coaching staff.

With each team having played 10 matches so far in the English Premier League, United are in the relegation zone in 18th place with 8 points.