Manchester United contacted U.S. Soccer on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to pursue hiring USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino, sources told ESPN. The club intends to trigger Pochettino’s release clause and pay approximately $2 million to bring in members of his coaching staff, including assistant Jesus Perez.
Manchester United have made contact with U.S. Soccer ahead of triggering Mauricio Pochettino's $10 million release clause as they close on a deal to hire the USMNT manager to replace Michael Carrick, sources told ESPN.
Manchester United appear to be preparing to write an entirely new chapter in their history, a chapter that begins with the departure of Michael Carrick, passes through the return of Mauricio Pochettino to the Premier League, and may end with the return of record goalscorer Harry Kane to England, to break Alan Shearer's record at Old Trafford.
Thomas Tuchel has made it clear he will not be going anywhere before Euro 2028, revealing he did not insert a release clause when he extended his England contract this year.
Manchester United are considering the option of reinforcing the current coaching staff led by Michael Carrick, rather than rushing to sack him and appoint a new manager, amid growing pressure on the English manager due to the team's declining results.
Manchester United are hopeful Marcus Rashford will be fit for their trip to Liverpool a week on Sunday after the forward began a new treatment programme on a groin problem.
The United States Men's National Team is preparing for twin do-or-die Nations League quarterfinal matches against Haiti, but coach Mauricio Pochettino is looking elsewhere.
Radcliffe FC have endured a difficult start to their National League North season, with inconsistent performances leaving them battling towards the bottom of the table.
Manchester United have seen several former and current players recognised with royal honours for their contributions to football and their work beyond the pitch.
Manchester United have a history of producing talented Irish footballers, with several academy graduates going on to establish themselves at senior international level.
What did the English manager do? Manchester United's power-brokers meet in Monaco today, Wednesday, for a summit that could decide Michael Carrick's fate.
Manchester United are believed to have already reached their verdict not just on the future of Michael Carrick, but also regarding two other key higher-ups, Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox, who have also received serious scrutiny over recent months.
From English icons Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes to global stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Eric Cantona, former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson worked with some of the greatest footballers of all time throughout his hugely successful 27-year spell at Old Trafford.
Once known as one of the most dominant clubs in the English Premier League and the UEFA Champions League, Manchester United are currently in a sinking boat.
Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is set to appear on the 2026 edition of 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here', and the pundit's eye-watering appearance fee has now been revealed.
Manchester United is one of the most valuable sports brands in the world, with Forbes valuing the club’s enterprise value at $7.2 billion (£5.3 billion) in May 2026.
Two of the most influential figures behind Manchester United’s football operations under Sir Jim Ratcliffe are now Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada. The duo is now under more pressure as the club mulls over Michael Carrick’s future after a poor start to the season.
Manchester United are emerging as the Premier League club showing the strongest interest in Como centre-back Jacobo Ramón as they begin planning the next stage of their defensive rebuild.
Manchester United are reportedly accelerating their plans to sign a new defender in the January transfer window as Michael Carrick looks to address the club’s defensive problems.