Manchester United are reportedly exploring bringing Mauricio Pochettino back to the Premier League as the club considers another dugout change.
The former Tottenham and Chelsea manager has emerged as a potential replacement for Michael Carrick, whose position at Old Trafford is increasingly uncertain following the club’s disappointing start to the season.
United’s leadership is expected to discuss Carrick’s future at a scheduled meeting in Monaco on Wednesday. Chief executive Omar Berrada, director of football Jason Wilcox, and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe are expected to attend, with the club’s next managerial move also high on the agenda.
Reports indicate Berrada and Wilcox are leaning towards recommending Carrick’s departure, though a final decision is expected after the meeting.
Pochettino is understood to have held discussions with United about the managerial vacancy, having previously been considered for the position on three separate occasions following the departures of Jose Mourinho and Erik ten Hag, as well as during the club’s search for a permanent manager in 2022.
The Argentine, who currently manages the United States national team, signed a contract extension in August. However, his agreement reportedly includes a $10 million release clause, which could allow him to leave his international role for another opportunity.
The 54-year-old has considerable experience in English football, having started his Premier League managerial career with Southampton in January 2013. He later spent five years at Tottenham Hotspur, guiding the North London club to the 2019 Champions League final.
After leaving Tottenham, Pochettino took charge of Paris Saint-Germain before returning to England to manage Chelsea during the 2023-24 campaign.
He moved into international management in September 2024 when he accepted the United States job, leading the country through its preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
Meanwhile, Manchester United’s struggles have placed further pressure on Carrick, with the club sitting 18th in the Premier League after managing just one victory in their opening 10 matches and failing to win since August.
The position represents United’s poorest standing at this stage of a top-flight campaign since the 1986-87 season, when they were bottom of the table.
With the club’s hierarchy preparing to make a crucial decision on Carrick’s future, Pochettino could once again find himself at the centre of Manchester United’s managerial plans.