Manchester United Prepare to Dismiss Carrick

Manchester United are reportedly preparing to dismiss Michael Carrick after a poor start left the club 18th in the Premier League, with one win in its first 10 league matches. Senior executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox are expected to discuss a successor with Sir Jim Ratcliffe, but the club has not officially confirmed a decision. Mauricio Pochettino, the U.S. national-team coach, is widely reported to be the leading candidate and is reportedly open to the job; his contract through the 2030 World Cup includes a reported release clause of about $10 million, with additional costs possible for his staff. Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann are leading alternatives, and Antonio Conte has also been linked. Carrick has rejected the idea of resigning and says he intends to keep trying to turn the results around.