Manchester United are close to finalizing a deal with USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino.
Pochettino has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Michael Carrick, who is under pressure at Old Trafford.
The club are expected to pay about £7 million to activate the release clause in Pochettino’s contract.
However, according to The Athletic, United are yet to open negotiations with the US Football Federation.
It is believed that the discussions would be straightforward, because of the existence of the release clause in Pochettino’s contract.
If Pochettino is eventually hired, he will be taking over a team sitting in 18th place on the Premier League table.
Their next league fixture after the November break is a trip to Anfield to take on Liverpool.
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