Mauricio Pochettino wants to take charge of Manchester United

Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly interested in replacing Michael Carrick as Manchester United manager.

The Red Devils have won just one of their 10 league matches and are currently sitting in the relegation zone. 

The club’s decision-makers considered sacking him after a 3-0 home defeat against Bournemouth.

They have him until the international break to turn things around. United have since lost to Chelsea, won against Roma and drawn with Aston Villa.

Carrick has insisted he will not resign, but it is unclear whether he will survive beyond the international break. 

The 45-year-old could be out of the job before United play again later this month. 

According to transfer reporter Alex Crook, Pochettino would be interested in taking charge at Old Trafford.

The Argentine boss knows the Premier League well, having previously managed Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea. 

He led Tottenham to four consecutive top-four finishes despite operating on a modest transfer budget. Spurs also reached the 2018/19 Champions League final during his reign. 

The Argentine boss secured a sixth-place league finish with Chelsea. He also took them to the League Cup final and FA Cup semi-finals before leaving by mutual consent after only one season. 

However, the 54-year-old is currently contracted to the United States, having recently signed an extension following the 2026 World Cup. 

United would need to pay hefty compensation to secure his services.

Eddie Howe has been linked with the job. Howe is available after stepping down as Newcastle United manager this summer.