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Glazers favour Pochettino for United job, but Wilcox has someone else at the top of his list – report

Manchester United's majority owners the Glazer family prefer to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as the club's next manager.

By Vishal Singh · The Peoples Person

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 1:53 PM

Key Things to Know

The Glazer family reportedly views Mauricio Pochettino as their preferred choice to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United.
Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada reportedly want to dismiss Carrick following a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa.
Pochettino is contracted to the US national team until 2030, with a release clause reportedly costing £7 million.

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The Glazer family reportedly favors Mauricio Pochettino to replace Michael Carrick as Manchester United manager following a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa. Club executives Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada are reportedly prepared to dismiss Carrick, though any managerial change requires approval from Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazers.

Pochettino, currently managing the United States men's national team, is reportedly open to discussions, though releasing him from his contract through 2030 would cost £7 million. Meanwhile, Wilcox reportedly prefers Eddie Howe for the role, while Julian Nagelsmann also remains in contention.

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