Ornstein reveals Man Utd now ‘finalising deal’ for ‘chosen’ Carrick replacement amid ‘ultimate decision’

David Ornstein has revealed that Manchester United are now ‘finalising a deal’ for Mauricio Pochettino, with a move hinging on one condition.

In recent days, Pochettino has emerged as the new leading candidate to join Man Utd, and he now looks increasingly likely to replace Michael Carrick.

The former Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and PSG boss is a long-term Man Utd target, and he signed a new contract to commit as USA manager after this summer’s World Cup.

However, it has since emerged that his new deal includes a release clause worth around £7m, and Man Utd are targeting him to replace Carrick.

Carrick has been on the thinnest of ice for several weeks, and it emerged on Monday night that Man Utd were planning to sack the club legend during this international break.

Man Utd chiefs are due to hold a meeting to make a final decision on Carrick’s future on Wednesday, but Ornstein has now revealed that Pochettino is set to be his replacement if there is a sacking.

Ornstein says Man Utd are now ‘finalising a deal’ for Pochettino to ‘become their next head coach’, though this is dependent on the club making the ‘ultimate decision to relieve Carrick of his duties’.

Pochettino is said to be the ‘chosen candidate’ to replace Carrick, and United’s hierarchy are currently ‘ironing out personal terms’ with his representatives’ and ‘no issues are expected’.

Still, it is noted that Man Utd are ‘yet to contact U.S. Soccer’ about activating his release clause, while ‘further compensation’ would be ‘required’ to acquire his staff.

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