Manchester United reach framework deal with Pochettino before settling Carrick’s fate

• Pochettino wants to leave USA role for United

• United board meeting scheduled for Wednesday

Manchester United have a framework agreement with Mauricio Pochettino for him to become their head coach if Michael Carrick is sacked. Carrick is expected to be fired in line with the recommendation from Jason Wilcox, the director of football, and Omar Berrada, the chief executive, to Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Pochettino is the US men's national team head coach and in August signed a contract to 2030 but he wants the United job after managing in the Premier League with Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea.