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Manchester United set for key Mauricio Pochettino breakthrough as USA target Pep Guardiola

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Deniran-Alleyne, T. (2026, November 11). Manchester United set for key Mauricio Pochettino breakthrough as USA target Pep Guardiola. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-mauricio-pochettino-usa-pep-guardiola-b1304537.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-11-11 · by Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

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Manchester United is close to appointing Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager, potentially replacing interim leader Michael Carrick. The club reportedly plans to pay $10 million (£7.5m) to release Pochettino from his contract with the US Men’s National Team (USMNT). Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola has been discussed internally by US Soccer as a potential candidate for the position if Pochettino leaves, although he currently shows little interest in returning to management soon.
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As of November 11, 2026, Manchester United have opened talks with Mauricio Pochettino, the head coach of the US men's national team (USMNT), about replacing interim manager Michael Carrick. Carrick is expected to be fired due to poor performance this season, with Manchester United currently occupying the relegation zone in the Premier League. The club has reportedly already agreed on personal terms with Pochettino but needs to negotiate his release from his contract with US Soccer Federation. Meetings among Manchester United's hierarchy, including co-chairman Joel Glazer and CEO Omar Berrada, are set to finalize Carrick’s fate in Monaco. If hired, Pochettino would face high expectations as the team prepares for a crucial match against Liverpool on November 22.

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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
242 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
If appointed, Pochettino would replace Michael Carrick, who remains in post but is expected to be relieved of his duties following a meeting of the United hierarchy that was due to take place in Monaco on Wednesday.
2026-11-11 · assertive framing · Manchester United set for key Mauricio Pochettino breakthrough as USA target Pep Guardiola
However, it should be noted that United have yet to approach US Soccer, who would be entitled to around $10m (£7.4m) in compensation through an exit clause in the Argentine’s contract as manager of the national team.
2026-11-11 · assertive framing · USA release training footage as Mauricio Pochettino sends message amid Manchester United links
The former Tottenham and Chelsea boss is now the favourite among bookmakers for the job amid reports Man Utd chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox will recommend a managerial change during a scheduled meeting with the Glazer family and minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
2026-11-10 · assertive framing · Mauricio Pochettino to break silence on future as Manchester United given deadline to trigger £7m option
“Maybe three or four senior players will be in and around [the training ground], but we’ll certainly train next week and maybe have the weekend off.
2026-11-10 · assertive framing · Who Michael Carrick is working with in training as Manchester United book new sack decision meeting
In 2028, Man United will celebrate its 150th anniversary and Berrada has previously gone on record stating the plan to mark the landmark achievement is by winning both the men's and women's league titles.
2026-11-10 · assertive framing · Manchester United: What Michael Carrick has said about 'Project 150' amid sack twist
As such work will now begin at the club’s Carrington training ground to appoint a new manager before the Liverpool clash on November 22 and Pochettino has emerged as the new front-runner with the bookmakers.
2026-11-10 · assertive framing · Chelsea and Tottenham fans react as Mauricio Pochettino is favourite to be next Manchester United manager
When will Manchester United sack Michael Carrick?
2026-11-10 · mixed framing · When will Manchester United sack Michael Carrick and who could replace him as manager?
The Argentine, who managed both Tottenham and Chelsea in the Premier League, has emerged as the new favourite to replace Michael Carrick - who is reportedly expected to be relieved of his duties as Man Utd head coach.
2026-11-10 · mixed framing · Mauricio Pochettino has already given Manchester United an answer ahead of new manager talks
The Argentine, who managed both Tottenham and Chelsea in the Premier League, has emerged as the new favourite to replace Michael Carrick - who is reportedly expected to be relieved of his duties as Man Utd head coach.
2026-11-09 · mixed framing · Mauricio Pochettino has already delivered verdict on Premier League return amid Manchester United links
However, the former United and England midfielder has been unable to keep the good times rolling and is now set to pay the ultimate price.
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Pochettino PERSON · 4× Guardiola PERSON · 2× USMNT ORG · 2× United ORG · 2× Argentine NORP · 1× Carrick PERSON · 1× Michael Carrick PERSON · 1× Monaco GPE · 1× the Premier League ORG · 1× the United States Men’s National Team ORG · 1×

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If appointed, Pochettino would replace Michael Carrick, who remains in post but is expected to be relieved of his duties following a meeting of the United hierarchy that was due to take place in Monaco on Wednesday.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-11
If appointed, Pochettino would replace Michael Carrick, who remains in post but is expected to be relieved of his duties following a meeting of the United hierarchy that was due to take place in Monaco on Wednesday.
2026-11-11 · Evening Standard
Manchester United set for key Mauricio Pochettino breakthrough as USA target Pep Guardiola · assertive framing

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If appointed, Pochettino would replace Michael Carrick, who remains in post but is expected to be relieved of his duties following a meeting of the United hierarchy that was due to take place in Monaco on Wednesday. asserted
that → appoint → Wednesday
While the Argentine has emerged as United’s No1 option to succeed Carrick, should he make a surprise return to the Premier League, it would leave the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) without a manager. asserted
it → emerge → manager
Guardiola has largely kept a low profile since leaving Manchester City at the end of last season. asserted
Guardiola → keep → season
He was heavily linked with an immediate return to the dugout, but turned down the chance to coach the Italian national side. asserted
He → link → side
The report adds that the Spaniard has been discussed internally as a candidate across multiple levels of the federation’s hiring process. asserted
Spaniard → add → process
However, Guardiola has shown little recent interest in an imminent return to management. asserted
Guardiola → show → management
With US Soccer discussing candidates to replace Pochettino, it would appear they are resigned to the fact that the 54-year-old is Old Trafford-bound. asserted
old → discuss → fact
That said, the Athletic have also revealed that Pochettino is still expected to take charge of the USA's upcoming games against Haiti in the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Nations League. asserted
Pochettino → say → League
Man United are understood to be willing to pay the $10million (£7.5m) release clause in Pochettino’s contract with the USMNT, which was only extended until 2030 after this summer’s World Cup on home soil. asserted
which → understand → soil
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