Manchester United have sacked Michael Carrick following a poor run the Premier League season.
Sky Sports News confirmed the sacking on Thursday morning.
Carrick took charge at Old Trafford on a permanent contract at the start of this season, having guided the club to an impressive third-place finish in the Premier League as interim manager last season.
His dismissal had been on the cards for some time. Mauricio Pochettino is now expected to take over and get Manchester United back on track.
The Argentine, still under contract with the United States Men’s National Team until mid-2030, has a release clause of around €9 million.
Manchester United could therefore complete the deal quickly. Pochettino could make his debut as the club’s manager against Liverpool at Anfield on 22 November.
