The United States men's national team has cancelled its media access day for players, amid reports of a verbal agreement between head coach Mauricio Pochettino and Manchester United.
It has been widely reported that a framework is in place for United to appoint Pochettino should current head coach Michael Carrick, as expected, be relieved of his duties, with the club sitting in the Premier League relegation zone on the back of their worst start to a season since 1986.
Pochettino is understood to be interested in the Old Trafford post, and according to The Athletic, his representatives spent Tuesday discussing personal terms with the club, with no major obstacles expected and a final agreement expected.
However, the possibility of the USMNT squad being asked to comment on the news of the Argentine's potential exit has been removed, as US Soccer confirmed that the planned media access with players scheduled for Wednesday had been cancelled in observance of Veterans Day.
Pochettino is still due to address reporters on Friday in a pre-match press conference to preview USA's CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final first leg against Haiti.
According to reports, there is a buyout clause in Pochettino's USMNT contract worth $10million (£7.44m), which Manchester United can trigger to bring him back to England.
The 54-year-old has not managed in the Premier League since a short spell with Chelsea during the 2023-24 season, though he has previously teased a return to England.
"I miss the football scene in England. I love the country, its culture, the football culture," he said in an interview with L'Equipe. "For anyone with a competitive spirit who wants to measure themselves against others and test their limits, it's the ideal place. Here, you have to give your best constantly."
If Pochettino is appointed by United within the next few days, his first game in charge would come against Liverpool at Anfield a week on Sunday.
