# Pep Guardiola set to become United States' top target to replace Mauricio Pochettino as Manchester United close in > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/1424249 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 9 outlets covering · First listed: Yahoo Sports, Nov 11, 2026, 4:46 PM · Read it: Pep Guardiola is set to be the United States' top target to replace Mauricio Pochettino, with the Argentine closing in on the Manchester United job. The former Manchester City boss came close to taking charge of Italy in the summer and has long been intrigued by working in America, having previously described the USA as "fascinating" for building a long-term project. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 10, 2026, 10:10 AM: [Mauricio Pochettino interested in leaving USMNT job for Manchester United]() — Guardian (Newspaper, United Kingdom) Coach’s contract has release clause of about $10mUnited expected to sack Michael Carrick after awful startUS men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino is interested in a move to Manchester United, multiple sources told the Guardian, with those same sources characterizing the interest as mutual.United are expected to sack their head coach, Michael Carrick, after a disastrous start to their season which leaves them at risk of relegation from the Premier League, their worst opening to a campaign in four decades. - Nov 11, 2026, 4:59 AM: [Is Mauricio Pochettino The Right Man For The Manchester United Job?]() — Forbes (Magazine, United States) Mauricio Pochettino has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester United with Michael Carrick under pressure. - 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, 12:58 PM: [Pep Guardiola expected to be a top USMNT target if Manchester United snares Pochettino]() — The Athletic (Sports, United States) U.S. Soccer could take another big swing for its men's national team if Mauricio Pochettino leaves for Manchester United - Nov 11, 2026, 1:11 PM: [USMNT coaching candidates: Could Pep Guardiola potentially replace Mauricio Pochettino?]() — CBS Sports (Sports, United States) With a potential vacancy, U.S. Soccer must decide between another massive international splash and or perhaps somebody with MLS ties - Nov 11, 2026, 1:57 PM: [Pep Guardiola Will Reportedly Be 'A Top Target' To Replace Mauricio Pochettino With USA]() — Fox Sports (Sports, United States) The United States men's national team is going big-game hunting with its search for a new head coach. - Nov 11, 2026, 2:25 PM: [U.S. Soccer ‘Targets’ the Legendary Pep Guardiola As Mauricio Pochettino’s Successor]() — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States) The Spaniard has been a free agent since leaving Manchester City last season. - Nov 11, 2026, 3:54 PM: [USMNT eyeing Pep Guardiola as top target if Mauricio Pochettino bolts for Manchester United]() — NY Post (Newspaper, United States) Developments surrounding Pochettino’s potential departure have developed rapidly this week, just as the USMNT opened camp in Georgia ahead of two Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal matches. - Nov 11, 2026, 4:46 PM: [Pep Guardiola set to become United States' top target to replace Mauricio Pochettino as Manchester United close in]() — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States) Pep Guardiola is set to be the United States' top target to replace Mauricio Pochettino, with the Argentine closing in on the Manchester United job. The former Manchester City boss came close to taking charge of Italy in the summer and has long been intrigued by working in America, having previously described the USA as "fascinating" for building a long-term project.