# Why is Pochettino the favourite to replace Carrick at Manchester United? > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/1003165 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 7 outlets covering · First listed: Al Jazeera, Nov 11, 2026, 7:56 AM · Read it: What would Mauricio Pochettino bring to the job if he replaces Michael Carrick in the Old Trafford hot seat? ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 10, 2026, 5:42 PM: [Why Would Mauricio Pochettino Leave The U.S. For Manchester United?]() — Fox Sports (Sports, United States) Mauricio Pochettino has a cushy job with the U.S. men's national team. So why could he actually leave for Manchester United? - Nov 11, 2026, 2:46 AM: [Pochettino ready to accept Man Utd offer to replace Carrick]() — BBC Sport (Public broadcaster, United Kingdom) Mauricio Pochettino is ready to accept an offer from Manchester United to become their next head coach. - Nov 11, 2026, 2:56 AM: [Manchester United reach framework deal with Pochettino before settling Carrick’s fate]() — Guardian (Newspaper, United Kingdom) - Nov 11, 2026, 6:23 AM: [Man United fans: Is Mauricio Pochettino the right choice to replace Michael Carrick?]() — The Athletic (Sports, United States) Is the Argentinian the right man to take United forward? Or is there a better option? - Nov 11, 2026, 7:56 AM: [Why is Pochettino the favourite to replace Carrick at Manchester United?]() — Al Jazeera (TV network, Qatar) What would Mauricio Pochettino bring to the job if he replaces Michael Carrick in the Old Trafford hot seat? - Nov 11, 2026, 9:41 AM: [Could USMNT stomach losing Pochettino to Man United? Who could replace him?]() — ESPN (Sports, United States) Mauricio Pochettino is the leading contender to take over Manchester United, but where would that leave the USMNT? ESPN asks its analysts. - Nov 11, 2026, 11:39 AM: [Man Utd 'reach verbal agreement' with Pochettino to replace Carrick]() — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States) Manchester United reportedly reached a verbal agreement with current USA coach Mauricio Pochettino on Wednesday to replace Michael Carrick as their manager in a bid to revive the fortunes of the struggling English giants.But Sky Sports reported Wednesday that United have "reached a verbal agreement in principle" with Pochettino, who has been linked with a move to Old Trafford on several previous occasions, to become their new head coach.