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Man Utd open talks with Pochettino about replacing Carrick

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Mokbel, S. (2026, November 11). Man Utd open talks with Pochettino about replacing Carrick. BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqvg25pj36mvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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BBC News · collected 2026-11-11 · by Sami Mokbel

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Manchester United have initiated discussions with USA national team coach Mauricio Pochettino about becoming their new manager after Michael Carrick is expected to lose his position this week. A meeting scheduled for Wednesday in Monaco will determine Carrick's future at the club, attended by key figures including chief executive Omar Berrada and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. This marks United’s fourth attempt to bring Pochettino on board since 2018; he recently signed a contract extension with the USA national team that includes a $10 million release clause.
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As of November 11, 2026, Manchester United are close to finalizing a deal with Mauricio Pochettino to become their new head coach. Carrick is expected to be dismissed shortly after discussions at a meeting in Monaco involving club executives Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada. Reports indicate that United spent Tuesday discussing personal terms with Pochettino’s representatives, with no major obstacles anticipated. Previously, the team was linked with other managers like Antonio Conte but now sees Pochettino as their top choice. Carrick has been in charge since November 2026 due to previous managerial departures, leading United through a poor start in the Premier League relegation zone.

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Mauricio Pochettino To Replace Michael Carrick
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Sami Mokbel
26 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
- Published Manchester United have opened talks with USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino about replacing Michael Carrick, who is expected to lose his job this week.
2026-11-11 · assertive framing · Man Utd open talks with Pochettino about replacing Carrick
- Published Michael Carrick's future as Manchester United head coach will be determined 800 miles away from Old Trafford in Monaco on Wednesday.
2026-11-10 · assertive framing · The Monaco summit that will decide the future of Carrick and Man Utd
However, there is a growing expectation that chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox will recommend to minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family for Carrick to be sacked.
2026-11-09 · assertive framing · Man Utd expected to sack head coach Carrick
They will also tell you Howe is someone who places an unwavering importance on the methodology of setting a winning culture.
2026-10-30 · assertive framing · What Howe could bring to Man Utd - and what are the challenges?
- Published Arsenal fear Bukayo Saka could be out for up to eight weeks with the quadriceps injury he sustained in their Champions League tie against Bayern Munich.
2026-10-23 · assertive framing · Arsenal fear Saka could be out for two months
- Published While head coach Michael Carrick is expected to be in charge for Sunday's match against Bournemouth, Manchester United have already begun the process of identifying possible replacements.
2026-10-22 · assertive framing · Carrick carrying on as normal as Man Utd eye possible replacements
- Published While no-one doubted that following in Oliver Glasner's footsteps as Crystal Palace manager would be a difficult task, Pierre Sage now finds his position under close scrutiny.
2026-10-19 · assertive framing · Palace manager Sage facing fight to keep his job
Despite reports suggesting another defeat could mean he loses his job, Arbeloa said it had "been a normal week" for him.
2026-10-16 · assertive framing · 'Not about me' - Arbeloa dismisses future questions
" Carrick will hold a news conference on Friday, prior to the game against Leeds United on Sunday.
2026-10-15 · assertive framing · Martinez apologises for outburst and fined by Man Utd
The club's international players returned to training on Thursday, nine days after the Premier League published a damning report that stated the club had used "sham" contracts to disguise secret funding of more than £830m. BBC Sport reported this week that Maresca would address the players upon their return to domestic duty after news of the verdicts broke while the majority of the squad were away with their respective nations.
2026-10-08 · assertive framing · Maresca tells Man City players to stay focused and positive
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Topics

Manchester United Monaco USA United the Premier League

Subjects

Pochettino PERSON · 2× USA GPE · 2× United ORG · 2× Carrick PERSON · 1× Jason Wilcox PERSON · 1× Manchester United ORG · 1× Mauricio Pochettino PERSON · 1× Michael Carrick PERSON · 1× Monaco GPE · 1× Omar Berrada PERSON · 1×

Narrative

United have spoken to the ex-Argentina defender about their managerial position on three previous occasions - when Jose Mourinho was sacked in 2018, then in 2022 before the club appointed Erik ten Hag and again when the Dutchman was sacked in 2024.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-11
- Published Manchester United have opened talks with USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino about replacing Michael Carrick, who is expected to lose his job this week.
2026-11-11 · BBC News
Man Utd open talks with Pochettino about replacing Carrick · assertive framing

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- Published Manchester United have opened talks with USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino about replacing Michael Carrick, who is expected to lose his job this week. asserted
who → publish → job
Carrick's future at United will be decided at a meeting in Monaco on Wednesday that will be attended by chief executive Omar Berrada, director of football Jason Wilcox and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. asserted
that → decide → football
United have spoken to the ex-Argentina defender about their managerial position on three previous occasions - when Jose Mourinho was sacked in 2018, then in 2022 before the club appointed Erik ten Hag and again when the Dutchman was sacked in 2024. asserted
Dutchman → speak → 2024
Pochettino renewed his contract with the USA in August, and they have a two-legged Concacaf Nations League quarter-final against Haiti over the next week. asserted
they → renew → week
The 54-year-old has a $10m (£7.5m) release clause. asserted
old → have → clause
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