Sources: Man Utd preparing to sack Carrick as ‘interesting’ replacement emerges

Several sources in the British media are reporting that Manchester United have decided to sack Michael Carrick after long discussions on Monday.

The 45-year-old has been walking on thin ice for several weeks now, as the team’s position in the Premier League continues to plummet.

The Red Devils have shockingly earned a single win in their first 10 league matches, dating all the way back to matchday two. They currently sit in the relegation zone with only eight points in the bag.

Man Utd on the cusp of dismissing Michael Carrick

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After suffering heavy defeats to Como (1-4) and Bournemouth (0-3) in the space of four days, many thought this was the end of the road for Carrick.

However, the management decided to give an additional two weeks, adjourning the discussion until the international break.

This was followed by a 0-2 defeat to Chelsea, an astonishing come-from-behind win over Roma, and a dramatic last-ditch 4-4 draw with Aston Villa.

But while the team showed a fighting spirit in recent games, the defensive howlers were too big to ignore.

Therefore, Man Utd’s Director of Football Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada resumed their assessment on Monday, and they have seemingly decided that parting ways with Carrick would be the solution for the club. The final decision lies in the hands of co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

The Guardian journalist Jamie Jackson reveals that the decision to sack the Wallsend native is in the air, although no official decision has been communicated.

Afterwards, The Athletic journalists David Ornstein, Laurie Whitwell, and Adam Crofton reported the same news, revealing that the club is now working on finding a replacement.

Mauricio Pochettino ready to take over at Man Utd?

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In recent hours, Mauricio Pochettino suddenly emerged as the new favourite to replace Carrick, overtaking Eddie Howe on the bookmakers’ odds.

talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook identifies the Argentine as an interesting contender, despite being tied to the American national team until the 2030 World Cup.

Crook’s colleague Ben Jacobs added that Pochettino could make himself available thanks to a release clause, but doesn’t rule out Howe’s candidacy.

Man Utd fans should thus brace themselves for what is shaping up to be a hectic Tuesday morning.

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