Man Utd reaches ‘verbal agreement’ with Pochettino to replace Carrick

Manchester United has reportedly reached a “verbal agreement in principle” with Mauricio Pochettino to replace Michael Carrick as its manager in a bid to revive the fortunes of the struggling English giant. Carrick’s position at Old Trafford has been the subject of intense speculation following United’s worst start to a season in 40 years, leaving it languishing in the Premier League relegation zone after an eight-match winless run. He remains in post but it is believed Carrick’s future will be decided at a meeting attended by influential shareholder Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox in Monaco on Wednesday.