Bocchetti is a candidate to succeed Carrick

Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino appears to be the favorite to succeed Michael Carrick as manager of English club Manchester United, as the club moves to dismiss the 45-year-old following a disastrous start to the season, according to ESPN, citing sources. United managed only one victory in their first ten Premier League matches, leaving them in the relegation zone, specifically in 18th place on goal difference ahead of 19th-placed Sunderland and one point behind last-placed Crystal Palace. United’s management is assessing Carrick’s situation after the club’s worst-ever Premier League start. Although sources confirmed that discussions with Carrick will continue in the coming days, they also indicated a growing conviction that the team’s performance and results necessitate a change of manager. Pochettino, 54, recently extended his contract with the US national team until 2030 after leading them to the Round of 16 at this summer’s World Cup. ESPN reported that the former coach of English clubs Tottenham and Chelsea, as well as French side Paris Saint-Germain, has a clause allowing his contract with the USMNT to be terminated for a fee of $10 million (£7.4 million), which Manchester United would need to pay to secure his services. Former Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is among the names admired by United officials. German coach Julian Nagelsmann, who is currently without a club, is also listed as a candidate, alongside Kieran McKenna, with whom the club held talks for the position in 2024 and who enjoys support within Old Trafford, according to ESPN.