Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the new Manchester United manager and will face the media for the first time since Michael Carrick’s sacking as he concludes his time as United States boss.

A second Old Trafford comeback of the week, this time battling from two goals down twice to rescue a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa on Sunday, was not enough to save Carrick’s job and the club announced on Thursday that it had parted ways with him after just 10 games of the season and with his side 18th during the international break.

The Independent reported that contact was made with Pochettino over succeeding Carrick on Monday and the Argentinian is now on the verge of returning to the Premier League after reaching a reported agreement with the club.

But with USMNT having two Nations League matches with Haiti in the docket this international break, Pochettino could still be set to lead his team for these upcoming fixtures before reporting to Carrington shortly afterwards, something he may address at today’s press conference.