Manchester United look to be on the verge of parting with Michael Carrick, and ex-scout Mick Brown has told their next boss – potentially Mauricio Pochettino – that he’ll face the “same problems.”

United are expected to part company with Carrick this week, per multiple reports. It comes with the Red Devils 18th in the Premier League and on an eight-game streak in the competition without a win – equalling their worst run ever.

After United lost 3-0 to Bournemouth four games ago, there were conversations about the manager’s position, but he was given a little bit more time to potentially turn things around.

He’s since lost, won, then drawn, and it seems the league form is what’s going to push him out the door.

A number of managers are linked, but USMNT coach Pochettino has shot to the head of the queue, amid reports there are clauses in his recent contract extension which allow him to speak to some sides.

The former Tottenham boss has long been linked with United but has never been given the job.

If he is to do so now, he’ll have a job on his hands to climb up the table and turn a struggling side back into a competitive one.

Michael Carrick sack won’t change anything

Former United scout Brown feels the changing of the manager isn’t going to make a massive difference given the same issues are going to persist.

He told Football Insider: “Man United have much bigger issues than Michael Carrick at the moment.

“If they decide to sack him and bring in somebody else, they’re going to be faced with the same problems which have put the club in this position to begin with.

“What’s happened between last season, when Carrick was so successsful, and now, when they’ve fallen into the relegation zone? Because it hasn’t just happened overnight.

“Look at everything happening at the club, the players aren’t good enough especially in defence, and they’re not bringing in the right options to strengthen the squad.

“Then there’s this disconnect with the fans, who have made their feelings very clear, and bringing in a new manager won’t change their minds.

“So whoever steps into the role will have to deal with all of the same issues Carrick has been dealing with. It’s not just a quick fix, bring someone else in and it’ll all be alright.”