Manchester United appear to have found their next manager.
Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly agreed terms to take over at Old Trafford, with Michael Carrick expected to be sacked.
Journalist Ben Jacobs reported on November 11 that Carrick would be formally informed of his dismissal on Thursday, adding that Pochettino had already agreed terms to replace him.
The Athletic's David Ornstein said United spent Tuesday working through personal terms with the 54-year-old's representatives, with no significant obstacles expected.
Those close to the Argentine say he has always admired Sir Alex Ferguson and sees managing United as the opportunity of a lifetime, and accepted the club's approach almost immediately.
Reports add that he has long dreamed of the job and came close to it before.
There are still hurdles.
United must extract him from his contract as US men's national team head coach and formally dismiss Carrick, and had yet to contact US Soccer when Ornstein reported.
Carrick took charge in January on an interim basis, before reports said he agreed a two-year contract.
He was also caretaker manager in 2021 after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's dismissal.
Pressure had mounted since a Bournemouth defeat, with one report saying Carrick was given three games to turn things around.
Eddie Howe, Julian Nagelsmann, Antonio Conte, Unai Emery and Fabian Hurzeler had also been linked with the job.
Reports say talks involving co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe took place in Monaco.
The New York Times criticised the club's handling of the situation, calling the uncertainty around Carrick unfair.
talkSPORT claims senior players expect Carrick to be sacked and Pochettino to take over.
Pochettino, a former Tottenham and Chelsea manager, currently leads the US men's national team.
The verdict on whether he can revive United's season will come soon enough, but if the reports are right, the Pochettino era is about to begin at Old Trafford.
Nothing is official yet: until the club confirms it, the agreement remains a reported one, and Carrick's dismissal is still pending.
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