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Man Utd reaches ‘verbal agreement’ with Pochettino to replace Carrick

Man Utd reaches ‘verbal agreement’ with Pochettino to replace Carrick

Michael Carrick's position at Old Trafford has been the subject of intense speculation following United's worst start to a season in 40 years

Manchester United has reportedly reached a “verbal agreement in principle” with Mauricio Pochettino to replace Michael Carrick as its manager in a bid to revive the fortunes of the struggling English giant.Carrick’s position at Old Trafford has been the subject of intense speculation following United’s worst start to a season in 40 years, leaving it languishing in the Premier League relegation zone after an eight-match winless run.He remains in post but it is believed Carrick’s future will be decided at a meeting attended by influential shareholder Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox in Monaco on Wednesday.

In brief

Manchester United has reportedly reached a “verbal agreement in principle” with Mauricio Pochettino to replace Michael Carrick as its manager in a bid to revive the fortunes of the struggling English giant.Carrick’s position at Old Trafford has been the subject of intense speculation following United’s worst start to a season in 40 years, leaving it languishing in the Premier League relegation zone after an eight-match winless run.He remains in post but it is believed Carrick’s future will be decided at a meeting attended by influential shareholder Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox in Monaco on Wednesday.

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