Manchester United are reportedly preparing to pull the trigger on another managerial change, and Michael Carrick’s time at Old Trafford could be coming to a painful end! 😳💔
The pressure has reached boiling point, with United’s hierarchy increasingly convinced that a change in leadership is necessary to rescue what has become a disastrous 2026/27 campaign.
According to reports, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox have been discussing Carrick’s future with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco. The club’s leadership is expected to make a final decision following their discussions.
🤯 POCHETTINO HAS ALREADY GIVEN UNITED A GREEN LIGHT!
In what could become a major transfer-market-style coup for Manchester United, Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly reached a verbal agreement in principle to become the club’s next head coach if Carrick is dismissed!
The former Tottenham, Chelsea and PSG manager is understood to be interested in returning to the Premier League, this time with the responsibility of rebuilding Manchester United.
United could reportedly pay around £7 million to secure his release from his contract with the United States national team, which runs until the 2030 World Cup.
However, Pochettino is still expected to oversee the USA’s upcoming Nations League fixtures against Haiti unless an arrangement is reached to change those plans. 🔥
📉 CARRICK’S NUMBERS HAVE BECOME A HUGE PROBLEM!
Unfortunately for Carrick, the results have been difficult to defend.
Manchester United are currently sitting in the Premier League relegation zone, with just one league victory from their opening 10 matches.
The disappointing campaign has included painful defeats, defensive mistakes and performances that have left supporters questioning the team’s direction.
Carrick was previously given an opportunity to turn things around, but defeats against Chelsea, a comeback victory against Roma and a dramatic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa have apparently not been enough to convince the decision-makers.
💥 A NEW ERA COULD BE ABOUT TO BEGIN AT OLD TRAFFORD!
Pochettino’s possible arrival would bring a completely different managerial approach.
Known for his energetic football, aggressive pressing, tactical organisation and commitment to developing young players, the Argentine could be tasked with rebuilding United’s identity.
But let’s be honest: Manchester United don’t just need another manager. They need a serious football project, better recruitment, consistency and players willing to fight for the badge.
The big question is whether Pochettino can finally bring those ingredients together.
👀 UNITED FANS, THIS IS GETTING SERIOUS!
Is Carrick really the biggest problem at Manchester United, or are the club’s problems much deeper than the manager?
And if Pochettino walks through the doors at Old Trafford, will he finally be the man to restore United to their former glory?
🔴 WOULD YOU CHOOSE POCHETTINO OVER CARRICK?
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Sources: Sky News +3