Manchester United set to do due diligence on Mauricio Pochettino

Manchester United is reportedly preparing to conduct due diligence on USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino if they decide to dismiss Michael Carrick. According to Pete O'Rourke on Football Insider, the Premier League club is monitoring the Argentine tactician amid mounting pressure on Carrick following a disastrous start to the 2026/27 campaign. However, prising Pochettino away from his role with the United States national team could be costly due to his contract running through 2030.

Manchester United currently sits 18th in the Premier League table after securing only three victories in their first 15 matches across all competitions. Alongside Pochettino, the club's managerial shortlist reportedly features other targets such as Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann.