Mauricio Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino is due to take charge of US games on Saturday and Wednesday Photograph: Harry How/Fifa/Getty Images
Mauricio Pochettino is due to take charge of US games on Saturday and Wednesday Photograph: Harry How/Fifa/Getty Images
Manchester United close on Mauricio Pochettino deal before settling Carrick’s fate
  • Pochettino wants to leave USA role for United

  • United board meeting scheduled for Wednesday

Manchester United are closing in on agreeing a deal for Mauricio Pochettino to become their head coach if Michael Carrick is sacked in line with the recommendation from Jason Wilcox, the director of football, and Omar Berrada, the chief executive, to Sir Jim Ratcliffe.