Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as a leading contender for the Manchester United job, with Michael Carrick on the brink.

Michael Carrick’s future at Manchester United is a developing story, as the head coach arrived at Carrington for training on Tuesday morning in the midst of reports linking other coaches to the job.

After being given more time last month, Carrick has since won one of the previous three matches. Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann have consistently been linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent weeks, but another name has emerged, and he is no stranger to United links.

USA manager Mauricio Pochettino has been tipped as a leading candidate with Premier League experience. However, nothing can be set in stone until the position becomes available.

Mauricio Pochettino eager for Man Utd job

Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Pochettino saw his odds slashed to become United manager in the wake of the 4-4 draw with Aston Villa. That result means the Reds will spend the November international break in the Premier League relegation zone.

Pochettino has a busy schedule over the next two weeks, though. His USA side takes on Haiti twice during the break in the Concacaf Nations League quarter-finals.

None of this changes the likelihood that Carrick will be sacked, but Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox’s decision to change coaches must be approved by United’s owners, the Glazers and Jim Ratcliffe.

According to The Telegraph, Pochettino wants the United job despite signing a new contract with the USA national team in August. It is understood that there are clauses in the deal, including allowing the Argentine coach to be released by certain clubs if compensation (approximately £7m) is paid. It will cost extra to take Pochettino’s coaching staff.

This story will develop throughout the day. It may even drag into the end of the week. Either way, all eyes are on United and Carrick. And not for the right reasons.