Overview
- Multiple British and Italian outlets reported on Tuesday that Manchester United executives have effectively decided to dismiss Michael Carrick and are seeking ownership sign-off before league play resumes.
- Mauricio Pochettino is widely cited as the leading candidate in reports, with bookmakers shortening his odds in response to the media speculation.
- Sporting director Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada are said to be driving the move and urging co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family to approve a replacement.
- The club aims to complete any change during the international break and before the restart on 22 November, the schedule that includes a high-profile match against Liverpool.
- The reported urgency follows a poor Premier League start — one win and a position near the relegation zone after recent heavy losses and draws — and outlets also note alternatives such as Antonio Conte, Eddie Howe, and a reported release fee tied to Pochettino’s current coaching contract.