Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick is set to take training again on Wednesday as he waits for news on his future, with the club in contact with Mauricio Pochettino, sources have told ESPN.

Pochettino is the leading candidate to replace Carrick and the club have opened talks with the 54-year-old's representatives, sources also told ESPN.

The former Argentina defender signed a new contract with the United States in August, but is known to be keen on taking over at Old Trafford.

Club executives including CEO Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox are meeting minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco on Wednesday.

The summit is pre-planned, but Carrick's position will dominate the agenda.

Sources have told ESPN that Carrick is expected to be relieved of his duties following a poor start to the season which has seen United slip into the bottom three of the Premier League.

Club sources insist a final decision has not yet been taken and would first require sign off from both Ratcliffe and majority owners, the Glazer family.

United players not on international duty reported to Carrington on Tuesday for an afternoon training session led by Carrick and his staff.

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Further sessions are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday before the players are given time off ahead of their next game against Liverpool at Anfield on Nov. 22.

Former Bournemouth and Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and former Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann have also been considered to replace Carrick.

Keiran McKenna, the former Ipswich Town manager and Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler are also admired by the hierarchy, but sources have told ESPN that club bosses that United's current situation requires a manager with more experience.

Pochettino has extensive Premier League experience after spells at Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea. He has been considered for the United job before in 2018, 2022 and 2024.