Manchester United are moving to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager, with the club reportedly prepared to trigger the Argentine's £7.5 million release clause. Pochettino, who currently manages the USA national team, is the primary target for the INEOS-led ownership group.
The transition is expected to see current manager Michael Carrick leave his post at Old Trafford. While Carrick has continued to oversee training sessions at Carrington, reports indicate his exit is imminent as the club seeks to address a difficult start to the season.
Manchester United currently sit third from the bottom of the Premier League table. Their domestic campaign has also seen an early exit from the Carabao Cup, though the team has secured two victories from four matches in the Champions League group stage.
Beyond the managerial change, the club is planning a significant overhaul of the playing squad in 2027. Up to 11 players have been identified as potential departures as the ownership looks to reshape the team and clear space for new signings.
Players facing uncertain futures include Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, and Bruno Fernandes, all of whom are in the final year of their current contracts. Decisions regarding Marcus Rashford, Diogo Dalot, Mason Mount, and Noussair Mazraoui, who are signed until 2028, are also expected.
Further evaluations are planned for Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs de Ligt, and Manuel Ugarte. The club aims to improve its efficiency in moving on underperforming individuals to align the squad with a new long-term strategic evolution.
Manchester United are scheduled to return to Premier League action following the international break with a trip to Anfield to face Liverpool.
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