Manchester United in Talks with Pochettino Over Carrick's Replacement

Manchester United have reportedly begun talks with Mauricio Pochettino at a time when Michael Carrick's future at Old Trafford remains uncertain. The club is said to see the Argentine coach as its first choice to replace Carrick.

According to reports, the talks are being held with Pochettino's representatives and focus mainly on personal terms. Carrick's future will be the main agenda item at a meeting in Monaco on Wednesday. Club CEO Omar Berrada, football director Jason Wilcox and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe will attend the meeting.

United have made a poor start to the season. The team, which has won only one of its first 10 league matches, sits in the relegation zone in the Premier League. The chaotic match against Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday did not ease the pressure. The side twice came back from a two-goal deficit to take a point.

Pochettino took Tottenham to the 2019 Champions League final after his work at Southampton. He later managed Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, and then began coaching the United States national team. However, the deal may not be simple, as he renewed his contract with the US Soccer Federation in August, which runs until the 2030 World Cup.