Manchester United are expected to confirm the sacking of Michael Carrick on Thursday, with Mauricio Pochettino set to replace him. The move follows a meeting of the club's hierarchy - Jim Ratcliffe, Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox - in Monaco on Wednesday.
Carrick's position had been the subject of constant speculation in recent weeks, despite only being made permanent manager during the summer. Under his guidance, United have endured their worst start in 40 years and currently sit in the relegation zone.
The former United midfielder was reportedly given three games to save his job following defeats to Como and Bournemouth last month. Wins and draws that followed - a victory over Roma and a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa in the space of four days - appear not to have been enough to save him.
It is understood that Ratcliffe and the Glazers signed off on a recommendation from Wilcox and Berrada that a change in the dugout was needed. Pochettino is expected to be that change, with United making contact with US Soccer to trigger his release clause, reported to be worth £7.5million.
