Man United manager twist as Eddie Howe decision made after Newcastle United exit
Manchester United are becoming increasingly likely to sack Michael Carrick during the international break.
Manchester United will reportedly appoint Mauricio Pochettino to succeed Michael Carrick.
As it stands, the Red Devils - who sit in the Premier League relegation zone - are yet to fire Carrick. When he appeared likely to face the chop after a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth a fortnight ago, reports emerged that Man United were waiting until the international break.
Eddie Howe had been the front-runner at the bookmakers for several weeks. He left Newcastle United in July and is enjoying downtime with his family following four-and-a-half years at St James’ Park.
With the Red Devils yet to make a formal approach, it is understood that Howe was staying relaxed about the situation. There was a lack of alignment at Old Trafford on whether the 48-year-old is the right man to take charge.
Man United want Mauricio Pochettino
Club chiefs Jason Wilcox - who wanted Howe - Omar Berrada and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe are to discuss the managerial situation in Monaco today. The Athletic report that former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea boss Pochettino has now been sounded out.
Currently in charge of the USA, hiring Pochettino would cost Man United around £7million in compensation. Howe - the odds-on favourite just days ago - is now 4/1 in the running.
Pochettino has not coached at club level since an underwhelming spell as Chelsea boss in 2023-24. If appointed, the Argentine’s first game would be a tasty encounter away to Liverpool on November 22.
What Eddie Howe said after leaving Newcastle United
Howe penned an emotional farewell to Newcastle fans when explaining his decision to leave. An announcement read: "After a period of personal reflection, I have decided that now is the right time for me to step away from my role as head coach of Newcastle United.
"After nearly five years of giving my life, heart and soul into the club with unrelenting energy, I feel that it is in the best interests of both myself and the club to step away, recharge and take a break.
"Although it's been incredibly difficult to make this decision, I know in my heart that it's the right one. I have always put the best interests of Newcastle before my own in every single decision I have made whilst I've been here and this one is no different.
"It has been the privilege of my lifetime to have been the manager of Newcastle United. It is difficult to put into words what this club, the city and its supporters mean, and will always mean, to me and my family."