Manchester United close to appointing Mauricio Pochettino as head coach

Manchester United are reportedly close to agreeing a deal to bring Mauricio Pochettino in as their head coach. Club figures Wilcox and Berrada are expected to recommend the sacking of current manager Michael Carrick following an awful start to the season.

Pochettino, currently serving as the head coach of the US men's national team, is interested in the role at Old Trafford. His current contract with the US team includes a release clause of approximately $10m. Some reports note that his potential departure would be as disruptive to the US as it is natural for a manager of his profile.

While questions remain about what Pochettino would bring to the position, the United job carries a rare power and generates constant interest. The impending appointment moves forward as the club prepares to settle Carrick's fate.